Charles County's estimated 2025 population is 175,697 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Charles County is the 10th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 147,159 and has seen a growth of 19.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Charles County includes 49.22% Black or African American, 35.39% White, 3.22% 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 | 83,046 | 49.22% |
| White | 59,708 | 35.39% |
| Two or more races | 15,258 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 5,439 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 4,397 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 790 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.04% |
Married
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Never Married
Charles County's average per capita income is $70,792. Household income levels show a median of $120,592. The poverty rate stands at 6.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $157,633 | - |
| Families | $135,570 | $156,005 |
| Households | $120,592 | $140,010 |
| Non Families | $71,162 | $86,244 |
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