Queenstown, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 907, Queenstown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Queenstown is a small community located in Maryland, within Queen Anne's County. The total population is 907. It ranks as the 344th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Queenstown is 35.7 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Queenstown is $122,031. This is 18% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 51% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $384,800. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Queenstown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.3%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.3% vs 12.5%).

Education

37.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 94.5%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Queenstown, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.