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.
Clarksburg Cdp, MD Climate
Clarksburg Cdp, MD has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F) and receives about 1029 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.3°C
Avg Temp
1029
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 32° | 72 mm |
| February | 1° / 34° | 69 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 89 mm |
| April | 12° / 53° | 82 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 105 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 96 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 94 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 95 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 89 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 78 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 83 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 77 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Clarksburg Cdp, MD
The most comfortable months to visit Clarksburg Cdp, MD are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.