Population 6,444 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cresaptown
Household size in Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Cresaptown run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.37, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Cresaptown is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has dropped from 42.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
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 Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in Cresaptown, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend. Cresaptown has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Maryland cities.
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 Cresaptown
Renters in Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cresaptown is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 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 Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Cresaptown: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.4 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 Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Cresaptown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have older 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 Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $587 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $767 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $938 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$351 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cresaptown costs $938 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $351 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Cresaptown
Bachelor's degrees in Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cresaptown: 10.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Maryland city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Cresaptown never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. Only 17 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Cresaptown
| Period | Cresaptown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cresaptown has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Cresaptown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresaptown | 2.43 | 39.7 | 6.5% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 1960 | $938 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 2.9% |
| Ridgeley | 2.31 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 20.3% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,052 | 35.0% | 96.2% | 8.9% |
| Carpendale | 2.46 | 47.5 | 4.5% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 1972 | $697 | 10.1% | 97.7% | 8.3% |
| Wiley Ford | 2.45 | 47.2 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 22.4% | 1981 | $873 | 30.5% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Bier | 2.57 | 45.8 | 8.1% | 0.0% | 17.4% | 1973 | $771 | 20.1% | 91.2% | 0.0% |
| La Vale | 2.34 | 45.3 | 4.1% | 15.5% | 8.8% | 1963 | $706 | 36.4% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| Clarysville | 2.12 | 43.6 | 17.1% | 38.0% | 17.9% | 1963 | $926 | 21.1% | 97.8% | 6.4% |
| Short Gap | 2.19 | 44.3 | 7.2% | 15.6% | 7.1% | 1989 | $813 | 27.5% | 97.3% | 5.9% |
| Patterson Creek | 2.54 | 42.5 | 15.8% | 17.0% | 5.0% | 2001 | $1,297 | 45.3% | 99.4% | 11.2% |
| Cumberland | 2.23 | 44.4 | 12.8% | 31.7% | 16.9% | 1956 | $796 | 19.5% | 90.1% | 5.1% |
| Midland | 2.83 | 39.1 | 13.3% | 26.7% | 5.1% | 1962 | $714 | 17.5% | 95.0% | 1.7% |
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 Cresaptown. 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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