Population 6,590 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Poolesville
Household size in Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Poolesville average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.88, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.9, Poolesville 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 42.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only five 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 Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Poolesville, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Poolesville has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 Poolesville
Renters in Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Poolesville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (24.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.2 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 Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Poolesville: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Poolesville is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east 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 Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,461 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,253 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,735 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,769 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,308 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Poolesville costs $2,769 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,308 a month since 2006–10, up 90%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 50.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only ten of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people 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 Poolesville
Bachelor's degrees in Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.9% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Poolesville is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Poolesville have finished high school (91.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 5.9 points, 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 Poolesville
| Period | Poolesville | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Poolesville runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% 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).
Poolesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poolesville | 2.72 | 49.9 | 6.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 1985 | $2,769 | 54.8% | 91.5% | 3.9% |
| Beallsville | 3.15 | 42.0 | 8.2% | 13.2% | 7.0% | 1995 | $2,551 | 61.0% | 93.2% | 1.8% |
| Sugarland | 3.13 | 43.3 | 8.5% | 12.0% | 3.6% | 1997 | $2,990 | 61.5% | 92.0% | 2.4% |
| Martinsburg | 3.16 | 42.6 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 3.8% | 1998 | $3,013 | 61.7% | 91.8% | 2.2% |
| Cedar Grove | 3.53 | 43.4 | 6.4% | 19.9% | 2.1% | 2003 | $2,651 | 71.2% | 89.7% | 4.7% |
| Lansdowne | 2.93 | 43.5 | 7.6% | 24.7% | 4.5% | 2005 | $2,895 | 67.3% | 98.2% | 1.9% |
| Barnesville | 2.82 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 15.0% | 3.3% | 1977 | $1,674 | 60.4% | 94.7% | 0.3% |
| Countryside | 2.92 | 37.0 | 9.9% | 25.7% | 5.1% | 1993 | $2,199 | 60.7% | 94.1% | 5.9% |
| Dickerson | 2.81 | 45.5 | 6.5% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,890 | 59.1% | 93.8% | 0.7% |
| Cascades | 2.75 | 40.2 | 5.0% | 26.7% | 4.9% | 1995 | $2,608 | 69.0% | 98.5% | 3.6% |
| Boyds | 3.24 | 41.1 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 2009 | $2,665 | 62.6% | 92.8% | 5.4% |
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 Poolesville. 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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