City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Kemp Mill, MD

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

14,437
Residents
$160,750
Median income
$567,300
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

Kemp Mill - the verdict

Kemp Mill ranks in the 96th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

96th
percentile, household income
88th
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: Kemp Mill, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 14,437 residents in Kemp Mill, a small town within Maryland. Median household income here is $160,750 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.8%. Kemp Mill's housing stock carries a median value of $567,300, and the median resident age is 39.4 years. About 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 66.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,246 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $255 across Maryland, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 91.7 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

14,437 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$160,750 /yr

Poverty 6.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Kemp Mill compare to other US cities?

Here's how Kemp Mill stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 96% higher than other cities
Home value 88% 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

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Kemp Mill's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Maryland, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

96thIncome percentile

96th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Kemp Mill's home value compares nationally

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

$567,300 12th percentile more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Kemp Mill $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 - Kemp Mill, MD Kemp Mill, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Kemp Mill, 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 Kemp Mill, MD median $160,750/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%
Kemp Mill, 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 Kemp Mill, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 62.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.5%

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

Population
14,437
Median Income
$160,750
Median Home Value
$567,300
Median Age
39.4
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor force participation
66.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
62.5%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
54.1%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
8.0%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
26.1%
Other
2.0%

Based on 7,257 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 Kemp Mill 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
91.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Bensville
14,792 people
Colesville
14,075 people
Havre de Grace
14,857 people
Glenn Dale
14,896 people
Lake Arbor
14,932 people
Urbana
13,897 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Kemp Mill's 14,437 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dallas, GA
14,440 people
Alamo, CA
14,441 people
Livingston, CA
14,450 people
Corinth, MS
14,450 people
Clarksdale, MS
14,423 people
Belvedere Park, GA
14,422 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Kemp Mill's $160,750 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Deer Park, IL
$160,750 median income
Bull Mountain, OR
$160,755 median income
Diablo Grande, CA
$160,741 median income
Lake Mohegan, NY
$160,741 median income
Pughtown, PA
$160,714 median income
Woodlands, CA
$160,694 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Kemp Mill, 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 Kemp Mill, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 57.3% 13.7% 8.7% 8.9% 10.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.0% White 57.3% Black or African American 13.7% Asian 8.7% American Indian 1.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 8.9% Two or more races 10.2% 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 Kemp Mill 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
Kemp Mill (this city) 14,437 $160,750
Bensville 14,792 $161,568
Colesville 14,075 $131,022
Havre de Grace 14,857 $106,798
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Kemp Mill, MD?

What is the population of Kemp Mill, MD? +

Kemp Mill, MD counts 14,437 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Kemp Mill, MD? +

In Kemp Mill, the typical household earns $160,750 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Kemp Mill? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Kemp Mill; 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 Kemp Mill, MD? +

A typical home in Kemp Mill is worth $567,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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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