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Poolesville, MD


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Poolesville, Maryland

Poolesville, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 8 miles W of Germantown, Maryland (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is considered part of the Washington metropolitan area. Poolesville has a population of 5,151.

The People and Families of Poolesville

In Poolesville, about 72% of adults are married. Poolesville is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poolesville had a median family income of $88,916. Poolesville is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Poolesville finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Poolesville is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Poolesville ($9,750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Poolesville Housing

About 91% of housing units in Poolesville are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Poolesville pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Poolesville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Poolesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Poolesville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Poolesville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Poolesville Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Poolesville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Poolesville, MD

Comparing Poolesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11

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