Charles County
Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation.
County Web site: www.charlescounty.org
Population
| Total Population | 142,854 |
| Age, Race, and Ethnicity | |
| Under 5 Years Old | 6.6% |
| Under 18 Years Old | 26.0% |
| 65 Years and Over | 8.1% |
| Median Age | 34.3 |
| White | 57.9% |
| Black/African-American | 36.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 3.3% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% |
| Household and Economic Indicators | |
| Median Household Income | $71,696 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
| Households with Children | 44.5% |
| Dwellings | |
| Owner-Occupied | 77% |
| Renter-Occuiped | 19% |
| Vacant | 4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| Living below Poverty | 7.2% |
| Crime Risk | 0.71 x National Average |
| FY-2008 Operating Budget | $280,000,000 |
| Student Population | 26,699 |
| Teacher/Student Ratio | 1:13 |
| High Schools | 6 |
| Middle Schools | 8 |
| Elementary Schools | 20 |
CHARLES COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Port Republic, Md.
www.csmd.edu
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
La Plata, Md.
www.csmd.edu
Maryland Higher Education Commission
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Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Commuter Bus (www.mtamaryland.com/services/bus/)
| Commuter Mode of Transportation | |
| Drive/Carpool | 93% |
| Public Transit | 2% |
| Walk/Bike/Other | 1% |
| Work at Home | 3% |
| Median Travel Time to Work | 34.9 minutes |
Below are the 2008 median purchase prices for townhouses and single-family homes, separated according to the driving distance to Fort Meade.
Miles from Fort Meade: 31-40 |
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| Zip Code | Cities | Median Pucrhase Price (2008) |
| 20601 | Waldorf | $305,000 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 41-50 |
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| 20602 | Waldorf | $282,500 |
| 20603 | Waldorf | $358,000 |
| 20604 | St Charles | $333,467 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 51-60 |
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| 20611 | Bel Alton | $300,000 |
| 20616 | Pomonkey (Bryans Road) | $282,500 |
| 20637 | Hughesville | $565,200 |
| 20640 | Indian Head | $323,000 |
| 20646 | La Plata | $350,000 |
| 20675 | Pomfret | $1,029,000 |
| 20677 | Port Tobacco | $350,000 |
| 20695 | White Plains | $367,990 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 61-70 |
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| 20622 | Charlotte Hall | $385,000 |
| 20662 | Nanjemoy | $330,000 |
| 20664 | Newburg | $260,950 |
Miles from Fort Meade: 71-80 |
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| 20625 | Cobb Island | $269,900 |
| SOURCES: The Washington Post, FedStats.gov, Charles County Web site, Charles County Public Schools' Web site, Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.dls.gov), and Google Maps. | ||
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