Charles County's estimated 2026 population is 178,687 with a growth rate of 1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Charles County is the 9th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 147,159 and has seen a growth of 21.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 37.4 years
There are 129,805 adults, (23,350 of whom are seniors) in Charles County.
Female: 88,392 (51.8%)
Male: 82,135 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Charles County includes 49.25% Black or African American, 33.38% White, 3.34% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 83,988 | 49.25% |
| White | 56,930 | 33.38% |
| Two or more races | 18,490 | 10.84% |
| Asian | 5,699 | 3.34% |
| Other race | 4,226 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 1,053 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.08% |
Charles County's average per capita income is $72,226. Household income levels show a median of $122,816. The poverty rate stands at 6.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $160,717 | - |
| Families | $140,298 | $160,610 |
| Households | $122,816 | $141,768 |
| Non Families | $71,345 | $84,644 |
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