Brandywine, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brandywine, Maryland is 10,989 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 126th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $158,258, the median home value is $543,000, and the median age is 43.3.
10,989
Population
522
People / sq mi
$158,258
Median Income
$543,000
Median Home Value
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Brandywine covers 21.0 sq mi of land at 522 people per square mile.
About Brandywine, MD
Homeownership is the standout figure in Brandywine: 98.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Brandywine is a city in Maryland with a population of 10,989.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $158,258, putting Brandywine near the top of US cities. The poverty rate, 4.4%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $543,000.
42.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 26.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 39 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Brandywine, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 78.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$158,258
Median Household Income
$60,289
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$543,000
Median Home Value
-
Median Rent
98.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.7%
High School+
42.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.9%
Drive Alone
64.9%
Public Transit
26.9%
Work From Home
38.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
62.8%
Foreign Born
89.6%
Non-English at Home
16.4%
Veterans
9.5%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
100.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Public Administration | 27.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.1% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.3% |
| Retail Trade | 10.6% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brandywine, Maryland has a population of 10,989 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 126th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Brandywine, Maryland is $158,258, with 4.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brandywine, Maryland is $543,000, with median monthly rent at - and a homeownership rate of 98.5%.
The median age in Brandywine, Maryland is 43.3 years. The population is 46.1% male and 53.9% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.