Census-designated place · Maryland
Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf, census-designated place, in Charles County, Maryland. Waldorf had 82,943 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,750). GEOID 2481175.
Residents, 2020-2024
82,943
±1,750 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 81,410
Median household income
$116,089
±$4,371 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$407,600
±$8,502 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,995
±$85 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Waldorf and what county is it in?
Waldorf is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Charles County, Maryland. It covers 36.2 square miles of land, 2,247 residents per square mile in 2020.
Waldorf is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waldorf, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Waldorf's population at 82,943 (±1,750). The 2020 Census counted 81,410 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Waldorf is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Waldorf | Charles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 82,943 ±1,750 | 170,527 | +7,454 |
| Households | 30,404 ±580 | 60,875 | +2,644 |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.05 | 2.78 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 31,417 ±574 | 63,813 | +2,288 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waldorf?
The median resident of Waldorf is 36.1 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 60.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 17.7%. 10.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Waldorf | Charles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±0.8 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±0.8 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3% ±0.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±1.0 pts | 48.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.9% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.7% ±1.3 pts | 32.0% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 60.6% ±2.1 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.9% ±1.3 pts | 8.5% | +2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.4% ±1.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.5% ±1.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±1.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% | +1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3% ±0.8 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.7% ±1.9 pts | 33.5% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.8% ±1.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±1.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waldorf earn?
Half of Waldorf's 30,404 households earn less than $116,089 a year (±$4,371), against $122,816 in Charles County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $117,771 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waldorf | Charles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,089 ±$4,371 | $122,816 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $132,415 ±$5,322 | $141,768 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,929 ±$1,719 | $51,110 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±1.4 pts | 6.9% | +2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3% ±1.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.0 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±1.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waldorf?
Owners occupy 74.9% of Waldorf's occupied homes and renters 25.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $407,600 by its owner (±$8,502). The median renter pays $1,995 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waldorf | Charles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $407,600 ±$8,502 | $428,500 | +$64,113 |
| Median gross rent | $1,995 ±$85 | $1,920 | −$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5% ±6.0 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,477 ±$72 | $2,542 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.9% ±2.2 pts | 82.1% | +5.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.1% ±2.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Housing units | 31,417 ±574 | 63,813 | +2,288 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.0% ±2.4 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.7% ±2.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Waldorf work and get to work?
68.3% of Waldorf's workers drive alone and 16.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 41.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Waldorf | Charles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±1.7 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | +2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.3% ±2.3 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±1.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.5% ±2.3 pts | 16.4% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.1 min ±1.5 | 41.4 min | −5.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Waldorf?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Waldorf, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,306 (Tract 8509.01) to $162,604 (Tract 8507.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8509.04Charles County | 14,715 | $141,518 |
| Tract 8507.09Charles County | 7,635 | $123,108 |
| Tract 8509.01Charles County | 6,407 | $71,306 |
| Tract 8515.02Charles County | 6,270 | $106,453 |
| Tract 8507.10Charles County | 5,853 | $150,033 |
| Tract 8507.08Charles County | 5,802 | $140,349 |
| Tract 8507.06Charles County | 5,641 | $162,604 |
| Tract 8509.06Charles County | 5,189 | $72,679 |
| Tract 8509.02Charles County | 5,158 | $117,226 |
| Tract 8507.11Charles County | 4,902 | $113,457 |
| Tract 8515.01Charles County | 4,104 | $106,250 |
| Tract 8509.05Charles County | 4,080 | $125,233 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Waldorf) · Census block assignment files
How does Waldorf compare with other places in Maryland?
Waldorf ranks 151st of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 5th | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 159th | 326 |
| Median household income | 151st | 322 |
| Per capita income | 183rd | 326 |
| Median home value | 177th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 104th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 130th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 210th | 325 |
| Median age | 258th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 168th | 323 |
| Work from home | 175th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 20th | 325 |
Waldorf's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Waldorf with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Waldorf?
4 of the 57 figures for Waldorf on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waldorf are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.