Population 5,902 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Davidsonville
Household size in Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Davidsonville is a place of big households: 3.02 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Davidsonville skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Davidsonville: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Davidsonville
Renters in Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Davidsonville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 4.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.2 points, 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 Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Davidsonville: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, 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 Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Davidsonville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Baltimore area overall, where the median home dates to 1975. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest 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 Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,669 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,701 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,940 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,113 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,444 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Davidsonville costs $3,113 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,444 a month since 2006–10, up 87%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 22.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest 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 Davidsonville
Bachelor's degrees in Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.9% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.4% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Davidsonville is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.4% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Davidsonville: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 Davidsonville
| Period | Davidsonville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Davidsonville than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Davidsonville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidsonville | 3.02 | 45.7 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 4.7% | 1983 | $3,113 | 57.8% | 97.5% | 3.6% |
| Riva | 3.05 | 42.5 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% | 1981 | $2,632 | 47.8% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
| Edgewater | 2.46 | 44.7 | 6.4% | 13.1% | 10.0% | 1984 | $2,492 | 48.6% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| Harwood | 3.01 | 43.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 1986 | $2,356 | 48.7% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| Crofton | 2.77 | 37.7 | 14.5% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 1985 | $2,343 | 63.2% | 98.3% | 2.8% |
| Parole | 1.88 | 52.5 | 5.4% | 36.0% | 7.1% | 1993 | $2,579 | 60.9% | 96.1% | 3.0% |
| Bowie | 2.78 | 42.8 | 11.2% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 1986 | $2,596 | 54.0% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| High Bridge Estates | 2.90 | 41.6 | 7.0% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1968 | $3,298 | 48.9% | 95.8% | 6.9% |
| Gambrills | 2.92 | 40.7 | 11.1% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 1997 | $2,350 | 59.3% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Mayo | 2.86 | 40.8 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 1987 | $2,483 | 45.5% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| Crownsville | 2.70 | 47.8 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 1986 | $2,368 | 54.2% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
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 Davidsonville. 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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