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Woodsboro, Maryland

Woodsboro, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 9 miles NE of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 40 miles W of Baltimore, Maryland. There are an estimated 846 people in the town.

The People and Families of Woodsboro

In Woodsboro, about 74% of adults are married. Many folks in Woodsboro are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Woodsboro. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodsboro had a median family income of $62,500. Woodsboro has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Woodsboro.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, Michael Peroutka was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Woodsboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Unknown team.

Woodsboro Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Woodsboro is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Woodsboro, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWoodsboro Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Woodsboro People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Woodsboro College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Woodsboro Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Woodsboro, MD

Comparing Woodsboro 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity52
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men21
Senior Citizens23

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use63
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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