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Charles, MD County is a vibrant community located in southern Maryland. With a population of 165,209 and a population density of 359 people per square mile, it’s one of the most densely populated areas in the US. It has plenty to offer residents and visitors alike. The county is home to many local businesses such as Blackwater Coffee Co, The Social House, and Great Mills Trading Post. There are also year-round outdoor activities such as kayaking on the Patuxent River, biking along the Charles County Bikeway, or taking hikes at Smallwood State Park. Various organizations throughout Charles County provide opportunities for volunteering and getting involved with the community. For those looking for sporting events to attend, Charles County hosts minor league baseball games at Regency Furniture Stadium or catch rodeos at Hughes Arena. All in all, Charles County offers something for everyone!

The population in Charles County is 165,209. There are 361 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Charles County is 38.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Charles County is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Charles County
- 50.7% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 19.6% have children, but are single
Race in Charles County

- 43.1% are White
- 42.8% are Black
- 3.1% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 5.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.8% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleCharles, MarylandUnited States
  165,209.0329,725,481.0
  51.7%50.5%
  48.4%49.5%
  38.738.4
 
  161,448.0326,569,308.0
  147,159.0309,327,143.0
  120,546.0285,036,114.0
  100,989.0251,960,433.0
  36.4%15.6%
  62.8%30.8%
 
  360.993.4
  457.8013531905.423
  185.139264836.791
 
  37.0%59.4%
  47.2%12.2%
  3.3%5.6%
  0.4%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.5%0.4%
  5.2%3.2%
  6.4%18.4%
 
  50.7%49.8%
  49.0%48.0%
  1.7%1.8%
  49.3%50.2%
  34.5%33.8%
  10.1%10.8%
  4.7%5.6%
 
  2.812.6
  58,138.0124,010,992.0
  42,475.080,755,759.0
  32.9%30.5%
  38.7%42.9%
  15,663.043,255,233.0
  17.0%15.8%
  11.5%10.8%
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