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Population Review

Fort Meade, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fort Meade, Maryland is 10,477 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 133rd-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $102,886, the median home value is -, and the median age is 27.2.

10,477

Population

1296

People / sq mi

$102,886

Median Income

-

Median Home Value

Fort Meade covers 8.1 sq mi of land at 1296 people per square mile.

About Fort Meade, MD

Fort Meade is a city in Maryland with a population of 10,477. It ranks #133 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 27.2, younger than the national median. The population is 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

The median household income in Fort Meade is $102,886, above the US median of $74,580. 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level., with monthly rent averaging $2,380. The homeownership rate of 0.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fort Meade reflects 47.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White44.6%
Black or African American26.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$102,886

Median Household Income

$38,144

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

-

Median Home Value

$2,380

Median Rent

0.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.9%

High School+

47.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.6%

Drive Alone

76.1%

Public Transit

11.7%

Work From Home

18.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

71.6%

Foreign Born

80.4%

Non-English at Home

25.2%

Veterans

8.9%

With Disability

96.1%

Health Insurance

100.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Public Administration32.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.0%
Information5.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.0%
Retail Trade3.3%
Construction2.7%
Manufacturing2.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services1.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.0%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Meade, Maryland has a population of 10,477 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 133rd-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Fort Meade, Maryland is $102,886, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fort Meade, Maryland is -, with median monthly rent at $2,380 and a homeownership rate of 0.8%.

The median age in Fort Meade, Maryland is 27.2 years. The population is 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

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

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