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Population Review

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

Clarksburg covers 9.6 sq mi of land at 3033 people per square mile.

About Clarksburg, MD

Clarksburg is a city in Maryland with a population of 29,246. It ranks #45 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 38.2, in line with the national median. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The median household income in Clarksburg is $178,641, above the US median of $74,580. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $646,200, with monthly rent averaging $2,298. The homeownership rate of 87.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Clarksburg reflects 68.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 28.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White29.5%
Black or African American15.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 Estate24.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management24.1%
Public Administration11.2%
Information6.9%
Manufacturing6.5%
Construction5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.5%
Retail Trade3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%

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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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.