Charles County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Charles County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24017
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 457.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 185.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 642.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.472853
- Longitude
- -77.015427
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 164,721
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 124,905
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 153,686 | 93.3% |
| Hispanic | 11,033 | 6.7% |
| White | 55,209 | 33.5% |
| Black | 82,686 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 4,045 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 421 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,838 | 1.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 118,592 | 94.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,314 | 5.1% |
| White | 45,017 | 36.0% |
| Black | 66,763 | 53.5% |
| Asian | 3,826 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,681 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,807 | 1.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 170,527
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $126,096
- Poverty Rate
- 6.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,636
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 56,930 | 33.4% |
| Black | 83,988 | 49.3% |
| Asian | 5,699 | 3.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 122,217
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 75,035 | 61.4% |
| Republican | 23,025 | 18.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 22,544 | 18.4% |
| Other | 741 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 56,117 | 45.9% |
| Female | 66,092 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,201 | 32.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,792 | 4.7% |
| Black | 67,286 | 55.1% |
| Asian | 1,987 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 54,647
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,767 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,849 | 31.9% |
| Black | 29,457 | 43.8% |
| Asian | 648 | 32.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 23,574 | 42.0% |
| Female | 31,071 | 47.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 29,836 (25.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 38,720 (33.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 63,813
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $428,312
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,901
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.4%
- Public Transit
- 2.4%
- Work From Home
- 16.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.