Fort Meade is a CDP located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. Fort Meade has a 2024 population of 10,125. Fort Meade is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually but its population has decreased by -10.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Meade is $113,528 with a poverty rate of 5.92%. The median age in Fort Meade is 27.2 years: 26.5 years for males, and 27.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Meade was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,830 | 48.25% |
| Black or African American | 2,488 | 24.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,504 | 15.02% |
| Asian | 777 | 7.76% |
| Other race | 363 | 3.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,938 | 3.19 | 0.2 | 99.8 |
| Married | 2,031 | 3.69 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 600 | 1.58 | 1.2 | 98.8 |
| Female | 260 | 3.07 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 47 | 3.04 | 0 | 100 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
0.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 670 | 12.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,281 | 24.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 983 | 18.46% |
| High School Graduate | 513 | 9.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 1,588 | 29.83% |
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 | 2,328 | 2,270 | 1,088 |
| Black | 1,526 | 1,470 | 617 |
| Asian | 602 | 503 | 196 |
| Hispanic | 579 | 534 | 253 |
| 2+ Races | 498 | 422 | 250 |
| Other Race | 150 | 150 | 57 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,530 | $78,504 | $51,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,363 | $108,879 | $96,625 |
| High School Graduate | $46,307 | $47,429 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,192 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,003 | $64,037 | $45,662 |
| Some College | $46,157 | $53,697 | $40,303 |
$57,003
Average Earnings
$64,037
Average Male
$45,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.93% of Fort Meade residents speak only English, while 19.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,921 | 326 | 8.31% |
| Black | 2,423 | 119 | 4.91% |
| Multiple | 1,437 | 95 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,440 | 33 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 763 | 11 | 1.44% |
| Native | 10 | 10 | 100% |
5.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.98%
Male Poverty Rate
5.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Meade is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Meade is Asian, with 1.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.34% |
| High School | 13.56% |
| Some College | 3.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.26% |
| Female Employed | 3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,438 | $114,270 |
| Households | $94,110 | $113,528 |
| Married Families | $92,734 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $102,212 | $110,136 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.8%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,092
Number of Veterans
690
Male Veterans
402
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 861 |
| First Gulf War | 566 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 571 |
| 18 to 34 | 287 |
| 55 to 64 | 184 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 413 | 32.37% |
| White | 412 | 23.84% |
| Asian | 126 | 21.61% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 24.37% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 16.17% |
| Other Race | 56 | 50% |
| Islander | 15 | 78.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
34.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
13.53%
Born in Fort Meade
91.03%
Native Born
8.97%
Foreign Born
2.77%
Non Citizen
6.2%
Naturalized
91.03% of Fort Meade residents were born in the United States, with 13.53% having been born in Maryland. 2.77% 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 | 10,125 | 57 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 10,068 | 57 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 10,011 | -1,242 | -11.04% |
| 2021 | 11,253 | -87 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 11,340 | 467 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 10,873 | 576 | 5.59% |
| 2018 | 10,297 | 209 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 10,088 | 358 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 9,730 | -407 | -4.01% |
| 2015 | 10,137 | 328 | 3.34% |
| 2014 | 9,809 | -560 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 10,369 | -343 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 10,712 | -265 | -2.41% |
| 2011 | 10,977 | 1,650 | 17.69% |
| 2010 | 9,327 | 0 | 0% |