Wheaton, MD

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2020 Population

51,191

1.92% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.2

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

9.98%

2.68% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$88,241

3.06% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$383,600

3.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Wheaton, MD had a population of 51.2k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $88,241. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Wheaton, MD grew from 50,229 to 51,191, a 1.92% increase and its median household income grew from $85,617 to $88,241, a 3.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wheaton, MD are Other (Hispanic) (28.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.3%), and White (Hispanic) (11.7%).

None of the households in Wheaton, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

78.4% of the residents in Wheaton, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wheaton, MD are Columbia Institute (85 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Wheaton, MD was $383,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

Most people in Wheaton, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Wheaton, MD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Wheaton, MD is home to a population of 51.2k people, from which 78.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 42.6% of Wheaton, MD residents were born outside of the country (21.8k people).

In 2018, there were 1.2 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (14.4k people) in Wheaton, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

78.4%

2020 Citizenship

77.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 78.4% of Wheaton, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Wheaton, MD was 77.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wheaton, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wheaton, MD

Other (Hispanic)
14.4k ± 1.64k
White (Non-Hispanic)
11.9k ± 775
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.11k ± 732

42.8%

Hispanic Population

21.6k people

42.8% of the people in Wheaton, MD are hispanic (21.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wheaton, MD as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

42.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.8k people

43.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

21.9k people

As of 2020, 42.6% of Wheaton, MD residents (21.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wheaton, MD was 43.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wheaton, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
389 ± 114
Gulf War (1990s)
362 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
356 ± 161

Wheaton, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wheaton, MD employs 26.9k people. The largest industries in Wheaton, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,617 people), Construction (2,876 people), and Retail Trade (2,796 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($92,821), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,786), and Information ($68,661).

Employment

Occupations

26.9k

2020 Value

± 1,291

−3.85%

1 Year decline

± 6.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wheaton, MD declined at a rate of −3.85%, from 28k employees to 26.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wheaton, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,758 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,487 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wheaton, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.9k

2020 Value

± 1,291

−3.85%

1 Year decline

± 6.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wheaton, MD declined at a rate of −3.85%, from 28k employees to 26.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wheaton, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,617 people), Construction (2,876 people), and Retail Trade (2,796 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wheaton, MD, though some of these residents may live in Wheaton, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,358

Median earning men ± $3,865

$36,144

Median earning women ± $2,306

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($92,542), Information ($71,771), and Manufacturing ($52,546).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($94,500), Information ($59,444), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,069).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $29.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.2B) and Electronics ($20.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 105% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$21.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.1B
New York
$10.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $21.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.1B and New York and $10.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Wheaton, MD awarded 85 degrees. The student population of Wheaton, MD in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 36 male students and 76 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wheaton, MD are Hispanic or Latino (35 and 41.7%), followed by Asian (30 and 35.7%), White (11 and 13.1%), and Black or African American (7 and 8.33%).

The largest universities in Wheaton, MD by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Institute (85 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wheaton, MD are General English Language & Literature (53 and 62.4%) and Massage Therapy (32 and 37.6%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.892% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Bachelors Degree (982k), and Some college (980k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wheaton, MD was $383,600 in 2020, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $371,700 to $383,600, a 3.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Wheaton, MD is 65.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Wheaton, MD have an average commute time of 34.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wheaton, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wheaton, MD is $88,241. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Wheaton, MD was Census Tract 7034.02 with a value of $121,917, followed by Census Tract 7039.02 and Census Tract 7034.01, with respective values of $102,604 and $87,722.

Property

$383,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$10,072

$10,365

Median Property Taxes

±$741

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wheaton, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wheaton, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.3%

Homeownership

2020

72.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.3% of the housing units in Wheaton, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wheaton, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7034.02
Census Tract 7039.02
Census Tract 7034.01

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wheaton, MD was Census Tract 7034.02 with a value of $121,917, followed by Census Tract 7039.02 and Census Tract 7034.01, with respective values of $102,604 and $87,722.

The following map shows all of the places in Wheaton, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,241

Median Household Income

± $3,918

15.9k

Number of Households

± 1,005

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.9k households in Wheaton, MD grew to $88,241 from the previous year's value of $85,617.

The following chart displays the households in Wheaton, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wheaton, MD is from Maryland.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2020, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.855% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (61.3%)
Public Transit (18%)
Carpooled (11.3%)

In 2020, 61.3% of workers in Wheaton, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (18%) and those who carpooled to work (11.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wheaton, MD have a longer commute time (34.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.73% of the workforce in Wheaton, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wheaton, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wheaton, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wheaton, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wheaton, MD (5.07k out of 50.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wheaton, MD is Hispanic, followed by Other and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.2% of the population of Wheaton, MD has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 7.59% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MD see 723 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (743 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 805 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 304 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maryland, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Montgomery County, MD.

723 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montgomery County, MD

Primary care physicians in Montgomery County, MD see an average of 723 patients per year. This represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (743 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montgomery County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Maryland across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

45.8%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

7.59%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wheaton, MD declined by 20.2% from 17.3% to 13.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wheaton, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.