Calvert County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Calvert County, Maryland Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Calvert County, Maryland has a population of 94,313, the 15th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $133,922 and the median home value is $460,200. The poverty rate is 3.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Calvert County Quick Facts

Population 94,313

Median Household Income $133,922

Median Home Value $460,200

Poverty Rate 3.9%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 40.8 years

Homeownership Rate 87.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 37.0%

High School Graduation 94.9%

Cities/Places 14

Population 94,313 15th of 24

Median Income $133,922 29% higher than state

Poverty Rate 3.9%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Calvert County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	93,791	94,313	+0.6%
Median household income	$132,059	$133,922	+1.4%
Median home value	$440,200	$460,200	+4.5%

Median Household Income

Calvert

$133,922

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Calvert

$460,200

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.3%

$25K-$50K 7.5%

$50K-$100K 20.6%

$100K+ 65.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

1.2%

$15K-$20K

1.1%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

0.9%

$30K-$35K

1.5%

$35K-$40K

1.1%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

3.0%

$60K-$75K

6.1%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

10.3%

$150K-$200K

17.3%

$200K+

26.4%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

66.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.2%

Renter 12.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,759/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

24.8%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Calvert County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chesapeake Ranch Estates	9,241	$102,669	4.5%	$286,700
Chesapeake Beach	6,456	$138,895	2.8%	$444,600
Drum Point	3,589	$109,231	4.1%	$415,800
Prince Frederick	2,955	$80,391	11.0%	$404,400
Huntingtown	2,689	$185,313	5.3%	$589,900
Owings	2,643	$176,378	1.2%	$602,900
Lusby	2,595	$151,711	2.1%	$423,800
Solomons	2,440	$94,963	0.6%	$436,800
North Beach	2,296	$83,933	5.1%	$394,000
Dunkirk	2,166	$149,271	1.8%	$561,300
Long Beach	1,849	$126,683	1.3%	$441,000
Calvert Beach	1,074	$90,000	2.1%	$323,300
St. Leonard	726	$186,071	0.0%	$477,500
Broomes Island	460	N/A	0.0%	$390,200

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Population Overview

Calvert County is located in Maryland with a total population of 94,313. It is the 15th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calvert County is 40.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calvert County is $133,922. This is 29% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 66% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $460,200. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calvert County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.6% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

37.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 16.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Calvert County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calvert County, Maryland?

Calvert County has a population of 94,313, making it the 15th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Calvert County?

The median household income in Calvert County is $133,922 with a poverty rate of 3.9%.

How many cities are in Calvert County, Maryland?

Calvert County contains 14 Census-designated places.