Indian Head is a town located in Charles County Maryland. Indian Head has a 2024 population of 4,263. Indian Head is currently growing at a rate of 2.23% annually and its population has increased by 9.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,889 in 2020.
The average household income in Indian Head is $101,960 with a poverty rate of 10.38%. The median age in Indian Head is 37.5 years: 36.5 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Indian Head was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,509 | 63.83% |
| White | 1,102 | 28.03% |
| Asian | 120 | 3.05% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 44 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,499 | 2.62 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.27 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 445 | 3.92 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Female | 282 | 3.55 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 72 | 4.14 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 3.89% |
| Associates Degree | 133 | 5.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 280 | 11% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,186 | 46.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 674 | 26.47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,432 | 1,411 | 262 |
| White | 921 | 861 | 112 |
| Asian | 88 | 60 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 47 | 10 |
| Other Race | 44 | 37 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 9 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,673 | $54,875 | $82,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,826 | $93,636 | $89,444 |
| High School Graduate | $52,975 | $61,197 | $46,272 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,061 | $62,092 | $54,701 |
| Some College | $57,003 | $80,197 | $53,182 |
$60,061
Average Earnings
$62,092
Average Male
$54,701
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.99% of Indian Head residents speak only English, while 7.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,509 | 271 | 10.8% |
| White | 1,092 | 137 | 12.55% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 15 | 7.98% |
10.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.1%
Male Poverty Rate
6.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Indian Head is White, with 12.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Indian Head is Hispanic, with 7.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.07% |
| Some College | 1.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 2.9% |
| Female Employed | 1.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,422 | $110,694 |
| Households | $77,948 | $101,960 |
| Married Families | $124,602 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,750 | $87,186 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
163
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 9.56% |
| Black | 63 | 3.35% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 14.49% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 30% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
54.64%
Born in Indian Head
94.79%
Native Born
5.21%
Foreign Born
1.96%
Non Citizen
3.26%
Naturalized
94.79% of Indian Head residents were born in the United States, with 54.64% having been born in Maryland. 1.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,732 | 94 | 2.03% |
| 2028 | 4,638 | 94 | 2.07% |
| 2027 | 4,544 | 93 | 2.09% |
| 2026 | 4,451 | 94 | 2.16% |
| 2025 | 4,357 | 94 | 2.21% |
| 2024 | 4,263 | 93 | 2.23% |
| 2023 | 4,170 | 144 | 3.58% |
| 2022 | 4,026 | 105 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 3,921 | 32 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 3,889 | 76 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 3,813 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 3,815 | 8 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 3,807 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 3,809 | -36 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 3,845 | -19 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 3,864 | -51 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 3,915 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 3,912 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 3,924 | 59 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 3,865 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,422 | -109 | -3.09% |
| 1990 | 3,531 | -1,201 | -25.38% |