Population 12,829 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Colesville
Household size in Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Colesville are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.95 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.3 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, Colesville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are older.
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 Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Colesville (18.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 21 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Colesville
Renters in Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Colesville is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Colesville than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Vacancy is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Colesville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,668 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,194 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,666 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,172 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$504 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Colesville costs $2,172 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $504 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Colesville
Bachelor's degrees in Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.7% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.0% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Colesville: 56.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 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 Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Colesville is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Colesville
| Period | Colesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Colesville has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Colesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colesville | 3.08 | 47.6 | 18.0% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 1971 | $2,172 | 56.0% | 90.1% | 2.7% |
| Cloverly | 3.24 | 45.3 | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 1983 | $2,243 | 58.7% | 96.2% | 6.0% |
| White Oak | 2.92 | 35.6 | 17.0% | 62.0% | 2.7% | 1972 | $2,068 | 42.8% | 86.5% | 6.3% |
| Fairland | 2.76 | 39.6 | 14.5% | 61.6% | 5.0% | 1984 | $1,961 | 48.0% | 90.6% | 5.9% |
| Calverton | 2.82 | 50.4 | 10.9% | 34.8% | 6.2% | 1991 | $2,444 | 53.0% | 89.9% | 5.6% |
| Glenmont | 3.12 | 38.8 | 16.0% | 37.4% | 3.5% | 1982 | $2,100 | 44.8% | 85.5% | 5.0% |
| Kemp Mill | 3.03 | 40.2 | 9.9% | 16.9% | 6.3% | 1962 | $2,916 | 65.1% | 92.8% | 6.4% |
| Four Corners | 2.91 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 1952 | $2,523 | 68.4% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| Spencerville | 2.95 | 47.6 | 23.3% | 4.4% | 7.5% | 1967 | $2,068 | 65.5% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| Wheaton | 3.34 | 38.4 | 13.6% | 35.4% | 4.1% | 1966 | $2,115 | 36.6% | 80.2% | 7.1% |
| Silver Spring | 2.64 | 39.6 | 11.9% | 48.7% | 6.0% | 1969 | $2,035 | 57.8% | 88.2% | 5.5% |
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 Colesville. 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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