Cottage City town, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cottage City town is a small community located in Maryland. The total population is 1,162. It ranks as the 319th most populous out of 528 cities and towns in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cottage City town is 48.3 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cottage City town is $78,456. This is 23% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $331,900. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cottage City town is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (12.2%) is well below the state average of 47.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.5% vs 12.1%).

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cottage City town, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 528 Census-designated places in Maryland. For official data, visit data.census.gov.