Clarksburg, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Clarksburg, Maryland is 29,246 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 45th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $178,641, the median home value is $646,200, and the median age is 38.2.
29,246
Population
3033
People / sq mi
$178,641
Median Income
$646,200
Median Home Value
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Clarksburg covers 9.6 sq mi of land at 3033 people per square mile.
About Clarksburg, MD
What sets Clarksburg apart is money: median household income runs $178,641, above the US median of $78,538. With 29,246 residents, Clarksburg is a city in Maryland. It ranks #45 among cities in Maryland by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $178,641, putting Clarksburg near the top of US cities. Only 3.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $646,200, with typical rent around $2,298.
Clarksburg is among the best-educated US cities: 68.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 28.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Clarksburg firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$178,641
Median Household Income
$58,788
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$646,200
Median Home Value
$2,298
Median Rent
87.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.2%
High School+
68.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
60.1%
Public Transit
28.3%
Work From Home
33.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.2%
Foreign Born
50.0%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
6.0%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
99.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 24.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.1% |
| Public Administration | 11.2% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clarksburg, Maryland has a population of 29,246 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 45th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Clarksburg, Maryland is $178,641, with 3.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Clarksburg, Maryland is $646,200, with median monthly rent at $2,298 and a homeownership rate of 87.3%.
The median age in Clarksburg, Maryland is 38.2 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.