Carroll County PUMA, MD

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2021 Population

172,148

2.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

1.18% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

4.98%

4.56% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$104,708

5.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$353,500

2.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

86,001

2.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Carroll County PUMA, MD had a population of 172k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $104,708. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Carroll County PUMA, MD grew from 168,233 to 172,148, a 2.33% increase and its median household income grew from $99,569 to $104,708, a 5.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), and White (Hispanic) (1.98%).

5.38% of the households in Carroll County PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Carroll County PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD are McDaniel College (908 degrees awarded in 2021) and Carroll Community College (579 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Carroll County PUMA, MD was $353,500, and the homeownership rate was 82.9%.

Most people in Carroll County PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Carroll County PUMA, MD borders Frederick County (Outside Greater Frederick City) PUMA, MD, Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, York County (South) PUMA, PA, and Adams & Franklin (Southeast) Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Maryland

Population & Diversity

Carroll County PUMA, MD is home to a population of 172k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.21% of Carroll County PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (7.26k people).

In 2021, there were 24.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (151k people) in Carroll County PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.75k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carroll County PUMA, MD are Spanish (3,448 households), Urdu (527 households), and Russian (400 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,433

Women

50.2%

85,688

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 172,121 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Carroll County PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County PUMA, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
151k ± 431
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.16k ± 346
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.75k ± 253

3.89%

Hispanic Population

6.69k people

3.89% of the people in Carroll County PUMA, MD are hispanic (6.69k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carroll County PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
877 ± 725 people
India
448 ± 519 people
Korea
419 ± 502 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carroll County PUMA, MD was El Salvador, the natal country of 877 Carroll County PUMA, MD residents, followed by India with 448 and Korea with 419.

Foreign-Born Population

4.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.26k people

4.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.91k people

As of 2021, 4.21% of Carroll County PUMA, MD residents (7.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 4.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,448 households (2.12%)
Urdu
527 households (0.324%)
Russian
400 households (0.246%)

5.38% of the households in Carroll County PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Spanish. 2.12% of the households in Carroll County PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,154 ± 339
Gulf War (2001-)
2,190 ± 271
Gulf War (1990s)
1,515 ± 335

Carroll County PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carroll County PUMA, MD employs 86k people. The largest industries in Carroll County PUMA, MD are Construction (8,389 people), Elementary & secondary schools (7,285 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,758 people), and the highest paying industries are Spectator sports ($282,245), Rail transportation ($230,409), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($168,634).

Males in Carroll County PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,330. The income inequality in Carroll County PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,847

Women

47.7%

43,677

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Carroll County PUMA, MD in 2020 was 83,524 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carroll County PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

86k

2021 Value

2.97%

1 Year growth

± 2.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carroll County PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 2.97%, from 83.5k employees to 86k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carroll County PUMA, MD, are Other managers (3,309 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (3,076 people), and Registered nurses (2,898 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carroll County PUMA, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

86k

2021 Value

2.97%

1 Year growth

± 2.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Carroll County PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 2.97%, from 83.5k employees to 86k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carroll County PUMA, MD, are Construction (8,389 people), Elementary & secondary schools (7,285 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,758 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carroll County PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Carroll County PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,911

Median earning men ± $1,537

$43,820

Median earning women ± $1,250

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,969), Public Administration ($99,449), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,772).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($89,781), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,752), and Construction ($56,857).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Carroll County PUMA, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD awarded 1,487 degrees. The student population of Carroll County PUMA, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,111 male students and 3,712 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD are White (1,102 and 74.2%), followed by Black or African American (142 and 9.56%), Unknown (99 and 6.66%), and Hispanic or Latino (79 and 5.32%).

The largest universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are McDaniel College (908 and 61.1%) and Carroll Community College (579 and 38.9%).

The most popular majors in Carroll County PUMA, MD are Liberal Arts & Sciences (273 and 18.4%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (112 and 7.53%), and Multicultural Education (71 and 4.77%).

The median tuition cost in Carroll County PUMA, MD for private four year colleges is $46,336.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Carroll County PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,823 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,823 students enrolled in Carroll County PUMA, MD, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,013 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
273 degree-majors awarded
General Business
57 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 273 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Carroll County PUMA, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

McDaniel College
908 degrees awarded
Carroll Community College
579 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McDaniel College with 908 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 538 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carroll County PUMA, MD, which is 0.567 times less than the 949 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,102 degrees mean that there were 7.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 142 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,336) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,398) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.434% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.309% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carroll County PUMA, MD in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.1k), Bachelors Degree (31.1k), and Some college (28.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carroll County PUMA, MD was $353,500 in 2021, which is 1.44 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $343,400 to $353,500, a 2.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Carroll County PUMA, MD is 82.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Carroll County PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 35.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carroll County PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carroll County PUMA, MD is $104,708. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $164,873, followed by Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD and Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, with respective values of $152,505 and $150,215.

Housing

Property

$353,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,995

$52,153

Median Property Taxes

±$1,363

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Carroll County PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.9%

Homeownership

2021

69.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82.9% of the housing units in Carroll County PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $164,873, followed by Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD and Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, with respective values of $152,505 and $150,215.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carroll County PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,708

Median Household Income

± $2,955

62.9k

Number of Households

± 1,794

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.9k households in Carroll County PUMA, MD grew to $104,708 from the previous year's value of $99,569.

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County PUMA, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Carroll County PUMA, MD

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Carroll County PUMA, MD

In 2021, the income inequality in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Carroll County PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carroll County PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carroll County PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (6.09%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Carroll County PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carroll County PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (35.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.62% of the workforce in Carroll County PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carroll County PUMA, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carroll County PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carroll County PUMA, MD (8.39k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carroll County PUMA, MD is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.9% of the population of Carroll County PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 62.8% on employee plans, 8.73% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.996% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.11%

Uninsured

62.8%

Employer Coverage

8.73%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.996%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carroll County PUMA, MD declined by 2.34% from 3.18% to 3.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carroll County PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.