Waldorf, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 69,519 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Population (male): 32,712

Population (female): 36,807

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Waldorf: 163.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (4.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.7% for Black residents, 15.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.4% for other race residents, 6.6% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 84 registered sex offenders living in Waldorf, Maryland as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waldorf is 870 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the

Elevation: 215 feet

Land Area: 12.8 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $92,029 (it was $68,869 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $39,322 (it was $24,728 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $280,800 (it was $154,800 in 2000) Waldorf:$280,800MD:$312,500

Races:
      Black alone - 41,264 - 56.1%
      White alone - 20,281 - 27.6%
      Hispanic - 5,057 - 6.9%
      Two or more races - 3,781 - 5.1%
      Asian alone - 3,000 - 4.1%
      American Indian alone - 447 - 0.6%
      Other race alone - 267 - 0.4%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 21 - 0.03%

Waldorf is predominantly a bedroom community for many residents who commute to work at other points in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Commuters work primarily in federal, professional services, and healthcare industries. Waldorf's local jobs are primarily in the service and sales industry, with healthcare and construction industries having a strong presence as well. St. Charles Towne Center, a 2-story shopping mall, opened in 1988 and was remodeled in 2007. St. Charles Towne Center draws shoppers and diners from several Maryland counties, Washington, and parts of Virginia, causing Charles County to be promoted as the "shopping capital of Southern Maryland."[citation needed] U.S. Route 301, the main highway through the town, boasts the "Waldorf Motor Mile,"[citation needed] with car dealerships located primarily along the northbound side. In 2005, Waldorf opened its third public high school (North Point High School), which has advanced science/technology programs; the Capital Clubhouse 24-hour indoor sports complex and ice rink also opened that year. A fourth public high school opened in 2014 called St. Charles High School. Thomas Stone and Westlake High Schools are also located in Waldorf. Waldorf has a branch of the College of Southern Maryland. In 2006, plans were announced to build two more shopping centers, including one with high-end stores and an attractive "lifestyle" town center design layout.[citation needed] Ground was also broken to build an office park with mid-rise office buildings at the intersection of Western Parkway and Route 228 (Berry Road); the Residence Inn opened there in 2010, and another new hotel has opened across the road. In October 2017, Krispy Kreme opened a location in Waldorf. The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team is also in Waldorf.