Population 15,308 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brandywine
Household size in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Brandywine holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.95, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Brandywine is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Brandywine than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brandywine
Renters in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brandywine is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About one in six owners (16.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Brandywine: just 3.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Brandywine has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Brandywine is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,514 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,707 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,918 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,675 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,161 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Brandywine costs $2,675 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,161 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 21.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brandywine
Bachelor's degrees in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Brandywine as nationally: 37.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Washington area overall (53.9%). The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Brandywine: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Brandywine has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Maryland cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brandywine
| Period | Brandywine | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Brandywine is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brandywine compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine | 2.88 | 44.0 | 10.6% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2008 | $2,675 | 37.3% | 96.2% | 4.7% |
| Cedarville | 2.82 | 39.4 | 5.3% | 8.0% | 5.4% | 2009 | $2,420 | 30.5% | 95.1% | 1.3% |
| Cheltenham | 2.99 | 50.0 | 8.0% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1986 | $1,824 | 31.8% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| Clinton | 2.74 | 46.8 | 11.5% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 1986 | $2,492 | 33.8% | 90.3% | 4.9% |
| Waldorf | 2.85 | 37.3 | 13.4% | 21.2% | 4.6% | 1993 | $2,063 | 35.1% | 95.5% | 5.4% |
| Malcolm | 2.76 | 45.4 | 6.6% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 1982 | $2,292 | 27.3% | 91.9% | 4.8% |
| Baden | 2.77 | 50.6 | 3.2% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 1983 | $1,394 | 33.2% | 92.0% | 6.6% |
| Rosaryville | 2.99 | 44.9 | 9.0% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 1994 | $2,094 | 37.1% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Marlton | 2.68 | 42.0 | 21.4% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 1990 | $2,005 | 39.7% | 96.0% | 3.6% |
| Croom | 2.70 | 47.5 | 9.3% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 1984 | $1,839 | 44.2% | 97.4% | 9.7% |
| Accokeek | 3.21 | 42.7 | 10.5% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1996 | $1,581 | 46.6% | 93.7% | 8.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brandywine. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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