Census tract · Anne Arundel County
Census Tract 7406.01, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Census Tract 7406.01, GEOID 24003740601, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, mostly within Fort Meade (63% of its census blocks). 6,549 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±546); the 2020 Census counted 5,432.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,549
±546 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,432
Median household income
$127,925
±$17,319 (90% margin)
Anne Arundel County: $124,911
Median home value
$575,200
±$24,935 (90% margin)
Anne Arundel County: $467,900
Median gross rent
$2,725
±$142 (90% margin)
Anne Arundel County: $2,071
Where is Census Tract 7406.01?
Census Tract 7406.01 is one of 130 census tracts in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It covers 2.04 square miles of land, 2,661 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 24003740601, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Fort Meade | 63% |
| Severn | 37% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 7406.01: Tract 7401.06 ($142,241), Tract 7401.08 ($149,091), Tract 7406.02 ($117,500), Tract 7406.03 ($107,880) and Tract 7515 ($107,625). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 7406.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 7406.01's population at 6,549 (±546) in 2,155 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,432 residents and 2,032 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 7406.01 | Fort Meade |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,549 ±546 | 11,225 |
| Households | 2,155 ±190 | 3,036 |
| Average household size | 3.04 ±0.21 | 3.14 |
| Housing units | 2,355 ±203 | 3,459 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 7406.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 7406.01 is 30.0 years old; 31.5% are under 18 and 4.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.2%. 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 7406.01 | Fort Meade |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0 ±1.0 | 25.1 |
| Under 18 years | 31.5% ±3.1 pts | 29.3% |
| 65 years and over | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9% ±4.6 pts | 18.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.7% ±6.3 pts | 40.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.2% ±5.6 pts | 22.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.1% ±3.7 pts | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±5.1 pts | 11.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 12.8% ±3.7 pts | 7.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.0% ±4.8 pts | 17.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7% ±4.4 pts | 25.2% |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 9.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 2.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±2.8 pts | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.5% ±6.3 pts | 50.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.8% ±4.7 pts | 17.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 71.8% ±7.3 pts | 69.7% |
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 Census Tract 7406.01 earn?
Half of the 2,155 households in Census Tract 7406.01 earn less than $127,925 a year (±$17,319), against $124,911 across Anne Arundel County: 63rd highest of the county's 125 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 7406.01 | Fort Meade |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $127,925 ±$17,319 | $103,261 |
| Mean household income | $147,997 ±$15,573 | $124,494 |
| Per capita income | $48,725 ±$5,927 | $39,039 |
| People below the poverty line | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 3.2% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.0 pts | 100.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±2.0 pts | 94.2% |
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 Census Tract 7406.01?
Owners occupy 39.4% of Census Tract 7406.01's occupied homes and renters 60.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $575,200 by its owner (±$24,935). The median renter pays $2,725 a month including utilities, and 49.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 7406.01 | Fort Meade |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $575,200 ±$24,935 | not published |
| Median gross rent | $2,725 ±$142 | $2,435 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.5% ±11.3 pts | 42.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,954 ±$138 | not published |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.4% ±7.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.6% ±7.2 pts | 100.0% |
| Housing units | 2,355 ±203 | 3,459 |
| Single-family detached homes | 15.4% ±6.1 pts | 17.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 17.2% ±5.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 43.4% ±7.1 pts | 25.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 5.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 1.4% |
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 Census Tract 7406.01 get to work?
73.2% of Census Tract 7406.01's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 7406.01 | Fort Meade |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.0% ±5.3 pts | 79.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±3.7 pts | 3.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2% ±6.6 pts | 70.1% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±3.1 pts | 3.2% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.6% |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 14.3% |
| Worked from home | 15.5% ±4.8 pts | 10.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±4.0 | 16.2 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
How does Census Tract 7406.01 compare with the other tracts in Anne Arundel County?
Among Anne Arundel County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 7406.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Anne Arundel County | In Fort Meade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 128 | 1st of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 71st of 129 | 1st of 3 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 125 | 1st of 3 |
| Per capita income | 90th of 128 | 1st of 3 |
| Median home value | 37th of 122 | 1st of 1 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 115 | 1st of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 127 | 1st of 3 |
| Median age | 123rd of 128 | 1st of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 115th of 122 | 1st of 1 |
The tracts next to it on Anne Arundel County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7311.05 | 60th | $131,227±$20,775 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7305.07 | 61st | $130,526±$35,647 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7405.02 | 62nd | $128,929±$29,879 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7406.01 | 63rd | $127,925±$17,319 |
| Tract 7301.02 | 64th | $127,039±$14,557 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7022.05 | 65th | $126,719±$27,468 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 7313.09 | 66th | $125,793±$11,513 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 7406.01?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 7406.01 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections