Ilchester, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ilchester, Maryland is 27,552 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $150,783, the median home value is $498,500, and the median age is 36.3.
27,552
Population
2562
People / sq mi
$150,783
Median Income
$498,500
Median Home Value
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Ilchester covers 10.8 sq mi of land at 2562 people per square mile.
About Ilchester, MD
Among US cities, Ilchester stands out first on household income: a median of $150,783, above the US median of $78,538. Ilchester is a city in Maryland with a population of 27,552.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $150,783, putting Ilchester near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.5%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $498,500, with typical rent around $1,963.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. About 23.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Ilchester 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 | 53.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$150,783
Median Household Income
$63,286
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$498,500
Median Home Value
$1,963
Median Rent
77.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.2%
High School+
62.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.3%
Drive Alone
65.7%
Public Transit
23.3%
Work From Home
27.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
29.4%
Foreign Born
74.5%
Non-English at Home
3.5%
Veterans
6.3%
With Disability
96.6%
Health Insurance
98.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 21.3% |
| Public Administration | 10.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Information | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ilchester, Maryland has a population of 27,552 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Ilchester, Maryland is $150,783, with 3.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ilchester, Maryland is $498,500, with median monthly rent at $1,963 and a homeownership rate of 77.9%.
The median age in Ilchester, Maryland is 36.3 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.