Poverty Rate in Washington County, Maryland
In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 17,212 of 148,261 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland is 11.6%.
- How many people in Washington County, Maryland live in poverty?
In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 17,212 of 148,261 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland compare to the average for Maryland?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland is 20.83% higher than the Maryland average. In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 11.6% of 148,261 people live in poverty. In Maryland, 9.6% of 6,042,925 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Maryland is 7.94% lower than the US average. In Washington County, Maryland, an estimated 11.6% of 148,261 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Antietam, Maryland 0% of 60 people.
- Bagtown, Maryland 18.7% of 508 people.
- Beaver Creek, Maryland 8.3% of 422 people.
- Big Pool, Maryland 0% of 40 people.
- Big Spring, Maryland 0% of 23 people.
Under 18 years
16% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
16% of 33 thousand people
Under 5 years
28% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
28% of 9 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
11.8% of 25 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
15.8% of 33 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
9.8% of 88 thousand people
18 to 34 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
11.5% of 30 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
9% of 58 thousand people
60 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Washington County, Maryland
2023
9.3% of 37 thousand people
65 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Washington County, Maryland
2023
9.4% of 28 thousand people
White
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Washington County, Maryland
2023
7.9% of 113 thousand people
Black or African American
14.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Maryland
2023
14.8% of 13 thousand people
Two or more races
32% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Washington County, Maryland
2023
32% of 16 thousand people
Hispanic
20.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Washington County, Maryland
2023
20.2% of 12 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Washington County, Maryland
2023
7.9% of 111 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washington County, Maryland
2023
9.5% of 103 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
20.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washington County, Maryland
2023
20.4% of 12 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washington County, Maryland
2023
10.9% of 35 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washington County, Maryland
2023
6.9% of 33 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washington County, Maryland
2023
5.4% of 24 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
4.6% of 76 thousand people
Employed
3.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Washington County, Maryland
2023
3.5% of 73 thousand people
Male
3.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Washington County, Maryland
2023
3.5% of 37 thousand people
Female
3.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Washington County, Maryland
2023
3.6% of 36 thousand people
Unemployed
34.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Washington County, Maryland
2023
34.4% of 3 thousand people
Male
32.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Washington County, Maryland
2023
32.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
38% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Washington County, Maryland
2023
38% of 969 people
Population 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Washington County, Maryland
2023
10.1% of 120 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Washington County, Maryland
2023
1.2% of 55 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
10.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Washington County, Maryland
2023
10.7% of 23 thousand people
Did not work
21.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Washington County, Maryland
2023
21.4% of 42 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington County, Maryland
2023
20% of 28 thousand people
Male
18.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Washington County, Maryland
2023
18.8% of 14 thousand people
Female
21% Poverty Rate for single women in Washington County, Maryland
2023
21% of 15 thousand people
18 to 24 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
21% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
22.8% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
20.5% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
23.8% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
22.5% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Washington County, Maryland
2023
11.7% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Washington County, Maryland
2023
17.5% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Washington County, Maryland
2023
1.6% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Washington County, Maryland
2023
25.9% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
40.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Washington County, Maryland
2023
40.3% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington County, Maryland
2023
10.9%
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