City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Indian Head, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Indian Head - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,982
Residents
$84,898
Median income
$258,900
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

Indian Head - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Indian Head places in the 66th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

66th
percentile, household income
57th
percentile, home value
87th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Indian Head, MD

3,982 people live in Indian Head, Maryland - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Indian Head brings in $84,898 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 1.0%. Indian Head's housing stock carries a median value of $258,900, and the median resident age is 38.2 years. Educational attainment runs 13.6% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 67.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Maryland at 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,246 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Maryland's average monthly utility costs around $255 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 44.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

3,982 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$84,898 /yr

Poverty 1.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Indian Head compare to other US cities?

Indian Head measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 66% higher than other cities
Home value 57% pricier than other cities
Median rent 87% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Indian Head against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Indian Head toward the bottom of Maryland's cities

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Indian Head ranks #410 - the 14th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Indian Head only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#291 of 445
35th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 479
66th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#335 of 450
25th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#349 of 479
27th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#410 of 479
14th percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

66thIncome percentile

66th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Indian Head's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$258,900 43rd percentile more affordable than 43% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Indian Head $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Indian Head, MD Indian Head, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Indian Head, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Indian Head, MD median $84,898/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Indian Head, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Indian Head, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,982
Median Income
$84,898
Median Home Value
$258,900
Median Age
38.2
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,800 residents4,000 residents4,200 residents4,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,891 residents 4,202 residents ▲ +8.0%
Indian Head's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 11
2021 56
2022 68
2023 36
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.7%
Carpool
7.3%
Public Transit
2.3%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
12.4%

Based on 2,102 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Indian Head sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,246/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
44.1 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Friendship Heights
3,991 people
Marlboro Meadows
4,003 people
Pleasant Hills
3,955 people
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3,953 people
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4,014 people
Brown Station
3,918 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Indian Head's 3,982 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Rossville, GA
3,981 people
Saw Creek, PA
3,980 people
Tierras Nuevas Poniente comunidad, PR
3,984 people
Southern Shops, SC
3,985 people
Penrose, CO
3,978 people
Hawkinsville, GA
3,986 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Indian Head's $84,898 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Onalaska, WI
$84,898 median income
Howard, WI
$84,896 median income
Calistoga, CA
$84,892 median income
Cudjoe Key, FL
$84,890 median income
Bemiss, GA
$84,886 median income
Mount Calvary, WI
$84,886 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Indian Head, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Indian Head, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 24.1% 62.9% 9.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.1% White 24.1% Black or African American 62.9% Asian 3.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.2% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 9.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Indian Head compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Indian Head (this city) 3,982 $84,898
Friendship Heights 3,991 $110,199
Marlboro Meadows 4,003 $107,585
Pleasant Hills 3,955 $143,068
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Indian Head, MD?

What is the population of Indian Head, MD? +

The population of Indian Head, MD stands at 3,982 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Indian Head, MD? +

Median annual household income in Indian Head runs $84,898, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Indian Head? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Indian Head; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Indian Head, MD? +

Indian Head's median home value sits at $258,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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