Crofton is a CDP located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. Crofton has a 2024 population of 29,693. Crofton is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,482 in 2020.
The average household income in Crofton is $177,095 with a poverty rate of 2.61%. The median age in Crofton is 37.1 years: 34.3 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crofton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,868 | 63.15% |
| Black or African American | 5,297 | 17.73% |
| Asian | 2,511 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,494 | 8.35% |
| Other race | 708 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,712 | 2.77 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 6,041 | 3.41 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 2,724 | 1.13 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 1,435 | 2.98 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 512 | 3.27 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 204 | 1.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,556 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,550 | 33.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,362 | 27.35% |
| High School Graduate | 2,468 | 12.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 451 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 3,012 | 15.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,281 | 12,126 | 7,408 |
| Black | 3,330 | 3,145 | 1,927 |
| Asian | 1,876 | 1,620 | 1,225 |
| Hispanic | 1,490 | 1,431 | 983 |
| 2+ Races | 1,240 | 1,240 | 782 |
| Other Race | 519 | 460 | 339 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 65.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,677 | $94,833 | $61,300 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,167 | $159,176 | $91,315 |
| High School Graduate | $51,875 | $57,052 | $37,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,787 | $47,821 | $18,804 |
| Overall | $81,357 | $100,714 | $69,024 |
| Some College | $74,466 | $86,895 | $57,888 |
$81,357
Average Earnings
$100,714
Average Male
$69,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.29% of Crofton residents speak only English, while 15.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,496 | 230 | 1.31% |
| Multiple | 2,494 | 174 | 6.98% |
| Other | 708 | 168 | 23.73% |
| Asian | 2,511 | 91 | 3.62% |
| Black | 5,238 | 91 | 1.74% |
| Hispanic | 2,870 | 83 | 2.89% |
2.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.2%
Male Poverty Rate
2.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crofton is Other, with 23.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crofton is White, with 1.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 5.27% |
| High School | 5.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.31% |
| Female Employed | 1.21% |
| Male Employed | 0.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $167,534 | $198,261 |
| Households | $147,250 | $177,095 |
| Married Families | $189,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,380 | $102,016 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,204
Number of Veterans
1,896
Male Veterans
308
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,077 |
| Second Gulf War | 894 |
| Vietnam | 502 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 902 |
| 55 to 64 | 501 |
| 65 to 74 | 413 |
| 75+ | 205 |
| 18 to 34 | 183 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,567 | 11.82% |
| Black | 350 | 9.94% |
| Hispanic | 242 | 14.56% |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 8.67% |
| Asian | 122 | 5.83% |
| Other Race | 34 | 6.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.9%
Labor Force Participation
71.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.45%
Born in Crofton
87.12%
Native Born
12.88%
Foreign Born
5.44%
Non Citizen
7.44%
Naturalized
87.12% of Crofton residents were born in the United States, with 41.45% having been born in Maryland. 5.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,693 | 167 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 29,526 | 168 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 29,358 | -454 | -1.52% |
| 2021 | 29,812 | 330 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 29,482 | 346 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 29,136 | 757 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 28,379 | 97 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 28,282 | 619 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 27,663 | -271 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 27,934 | -206 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 28,140 | -324 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 28,464 | 378 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 28,086 | 404 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 27,682 | 334 | 1.22% |
| 2010 | 27,348 | 0 | 0% |