SUMMARY R ESULTS

Summary Results

Most populous jurisdiction in Maryland on track to 1 million mark

Montgomery County’s July 1997 estimated total population of 832,400 is a 9

percent increase from the U.S. Census Bureau’s revised April 1990 estimate of 762,207.
Of the total population, 823,500 people are household members, and approximately
8,900 live in institutions such as
prisons, school dormitories, and County Growth Trends 1950-2020
nursing homes. Yearly growth
averaged 9,700 persons, an average 1,200,000
annual percentage growth rate of 1.3 Population
percent, which is half the 1,000,000
Households

phenomenal rate witnessed in the 800,000

Jobs

1980s, but still substantial. 600,000

Montgomery County will cross the
400,000
one million-population mark in 2020.
Please note that unless otherwise 200,000

indicated, this report describes the 0

characteristics of the household 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

population, not the total population, Source: COG Round 6.2 Forecasts
which includes those residing in
group quarters. Figure 1: County Growth Trends 1950-2020

Continuing trend of racial diversity

As evidence of our increasing

diversity, all of our population growth
The Population Is Growing
has been in the minority segments of and Becoming More Diverse
the population since 1990. The in-
migrating minority population Minority Share of
Population Growth
Annual Growth Rate
contributed overwhelmingly to 24,000 120
120%

Montgomery County’s high growth 100

18,315
periods. Between 1970 and 1980, the 18,000
80

increase in nonwhite population 12,000

9,700 60
52%

accounted for 107 percent of the total 5,625 40

6,000
population growth. During the 20

County’s high growth period, 1980 to 0 0

1970s 1980s 1990-97
1990, when the total population 1980-90 1990-97

increased by one-third, 60 percent of

this growth was new, nonwhite
residents. As evidence of the
County’s increasing diversity, Figure 2: Annual Population Growth Rate and Minority
between 1990 and 1997, minorities Share of Growth

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accounted for 120 percent of the total population growth. Since 1970, the minority
population in Montgomery County has increased nearly ten fold.

According to the 1997 Census Update Survey, 73.0 percent of Montgomery

County’s resident population is white, 13.4 percent are black and another 10.9 percent
are Asian or Pacific Islanders. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) comprise
8.6 percent of the County’s residents. In comparison, the nation is 82.7 percent white,
12.7 percent black, 3.7 percent Asian, and 11.0 percent Hispanic/Latino. Montgomery
County has the largest Hispanic and Asian populations in the State; in fact, almost half
of Maryland’s Hispanic and Asian populations live in the County. Hispanics/Latinos, with
an annual growth rate since 1990 of 6.1, percent is the fastest growing minority group in
the County, followed by Asians at 5.3 percent growth per year. The black population
increased by 4.1 percent per year while the non-Hispanic white majority has a negative
annual growth rate of -0.3 percent.

Gateway Montgomery: most new households are from outside the region

About 69,670 households, or 22.4 percent of the County’s dwellings, did not live
here five years previous to the 1997 Census Update Survey. Most new residents (i.e.,
those households that moved into the
County between 1992 and 1997) Most New Residents
come from outside the Washington, Come from Outside the Region
D.C. metropolitan area. This
percentage share at 57 percent has Percent New Residents
60%
55.3 56.9
been constant across the surveys 50%
completed since 1984. The second 40%
1987 1997

most popular former place of 30%

residence is Washington, D.C. 20%
16.3
contributing 9,470 households, or 10%
11.4 13.6 12.7
9.4 9.9
7.7 7.2
13.6 percent, of all in-movers, just 0%

edging out neighboring Prince Outside D.C. Prince Elsewhere Northern

the Area George's in MD VA
George’s County at 12.7 percent. County

Less than 5,000 households between

1992 and 1997 crossed the Potomac
River to relocate in the County from Figure 3: Previous Location of New Residents
Northern Virginia.

Montgomery County is an active gateway, attracting 25 percent of all movers

relocating in Maryland, approximately, 223,600 people. Of the different categories of
movers into the state, the County draws 48 percent of the 38,350 total immigrants, 27
percent of all the 38,250 movers from Washington, D.C., and 23 percent of the 171,100
interstate movers. Montgomery County is not a population sinkhole; 6 percent, or
approximately 47,100 people, move out per year and the County is the fourth largest
source of Maryland’s intra-state movers.

Foreign-born immigration spurs County’s growth and cosmopolitan milieu

The percentage of persons born outside the United States and currently living in
Montgomery County has risen from 18.6 percent in 1990 to 21.9 percent in 1997.
Moreover, almost one-third of the County’s population lives in a household where the
head or spouse is foreign-born. Compared to the rest of the County, the population in
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these households is characterized as

younger with more children, more diverse, Nearly Half of Maryland’s Foreign-Born
greater extremes in educational attainment, Population Resides in Montgomery County
and more likely to work for private firms than
the government.

New residents contribute to County’s high

level of educational attainment
Remainder Montgomery

One characteristic that sets of State County

47%
53%
Montgomery County apart is the high level of
Percent Foreign-Born in State
education attained by its adults; 59.3 percent
of the County’s population 25 years or older
has a Bachelor’s degree or higher, Figure 4: Percentage of Maryland's Foreign-Born
compared to 23.6 percent nationally. This Residing in the County
percentage is up since 1990, when half of
this age group held at least a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, three out of ten adults in
the County have a Master’s, professional, or Doctoral degree.

The County attracts highly

educated adult movers; the many
mid- and upper- level technology and County Residents Are Very Well Educated
federal government jobs in the (Adults Age 25 and Older)
41%
County necessitate a highly educated 32%

workforce. Of the adults 25 years or

older who moved into the County 8%
29%
between 1992 and 1997, 70.7 9% 27%

percent have a Bachelor’s degree or

higher. The growing proportion of 23% 31%

foreign-born and minority populations 1990 1997

contribute to the County’s high level
of educational attainment. Foreign- Less than High School High School Diploma
Bachelor's Degree Master's or Higher
born residents are just as likely to
hold advanced degrees as native-
born residents, 31 percent of each
group. Actually, the County’s foreign- Figure 5: Educational Attainment in 1990 and 1997
born population is characterized by
the extremes – 12.4 percent have less than a high school diploma (6.9 percent for the
nation) and another 10.2 percent hold a doctorate degree (nationally, 6.2 percent).
Educational attainment of minorities in the County far surpasses national level statistics.

Maturing County is aging in place

Montgomery County is a maturing suburban county with an aging population and

declining household mobility. The median age of all heads of households increased
since 1987 from 44 years to 47 years in 1997. The influence of the younger, new in-
mover households averaging 39 years of age and heading one-fifth of the County’s
households is ineffectual in swaying the balance of the median age when the average
age of over half of long term resident householders is 56. Householder age is expected
to continue creeping upwards as the dominating post-World War II baby boomers age.
Montgomery County, as did nearly every state in the nation, recorded a decline in the

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number of householders ages 25 to 34, a natural result of the aging baby boomers and
the smaller cohort of the Generation Xers. Boomers are not only advancing in years,
they are aging in place. Between 1987 and 1997, the frequency of overall residential
turnover and mobility in the County declined as the median length of residency rose from
5 years to 6 years.

Senior population increased by one-third since 1987

In 1997, approximately 93,620 people over the age of 65 years live in

Montgomery County. Of the elderly residents, 43.8 percent are over 75 years old.
Between 1987 and 1997, Montgomery County’s elderly population increased by one
third, or 3.3 percent annually, while the number of frail elderly, those 75 years of age and
older, increased by 71.2 percent during this same time period, from 23,945 to 41,000,
amounting to a gain of 7.1 percent a year. As a percent of the total County population,
the over 65 years age group grew from 10.5 percent in 1987 to 11.4 percent in 1997.
According to the current population forecast, the percentage of elderly in the County is
expected to increase to 12.9 percent in 2010, the brink before baby boomers join the
over 65 ranks, and continue upward to 14.9 percent of the total population by 2025.

Average household size drops a person since 1960

After decades of declining

average household size from 3.65 in Household Size Peaked in 1960
1960 to 2.62 in 1987, the trend
appears to be bottoming out. The Persons Per Household
County’s average household size 4

showed a slight up-tick to 2.65 in 3.55 3.65

3
1990 and subsequently has 3.3

remained stable at this point through 2

2.77 2.65 2.65

1997. Many competing factors

affecting household size are at play 1

as the County’s underlying

demographics change. Factors 0

holding down the average size 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 1997

include the unlikelihood that the level

of births in the near future will revisit
Figure 6: Average Household Size 1950-1997
the birth peak of 1990. The crest of
the prevalent baby boomer households, in their mid-fifties in 2000, is moving into the
empty-nest stage. Baby boomers blessed with increasing longevity mean more married
couple households later in life, but also more single-person households of very elderly
persons beginning in 2020. On the other hand, the high fertility rates of recent
immigrants and the County’s current immigration pattern of consolidating families in this
country appear likely to continue and tend to bring larger households. The latest
household forecast predicts a relatively stable household size until 2005, and then a
drop to 2.50 persons per household in 2025.

Increased labor force participation by women

Gains in Montgomery County resident employment figures have been achieved

mainly through increases in jobs held by women. Growth in resident female employment
accounts for 60 percent of the County’s 80,800 resident employment gain from 1987 to
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1997. The average annual growth

rates of employed female residents Women in the Labor Force Doubled
consistently outpace the Between 1950 and 1990
employment growth of the males in
the County. On an annual average Percent Women (Age 16 and Older)
70%
percentage basis, female gains 68.1
60%
were almost 2.5 times greater, 58.7
65.6

50%
1977-1987, and over 1.5 times
40%
greater, 1987-1997. Within the 44.8
30% 36.1
resident female work force, the 31.7
20%
number of participants increased
10%
by 28 percent between 1987 and
0%
1997, from 181,033 to 231,550, 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 1997
outpacing the rate for men, 16
percent, or from 199,655 to
232,525. During the early 1990’s Figure 7: Labor Force Participation of Women 1950-1997
recession, increases in female
participation surmounted the deficit of job loss among males (9,689 versus –687 jobs,
respectively) to post a positive gain at the County level (6,942). Currently, equal
numbers of men and women are in the resident workforce, approximately 232,000 each;
the gender gap rapidly narrowed from a 44,000 difference in 1977 to 18,600 in 1987.
Any additional increase in women’s work force participation rates will result in more
females than male residents employed.

White-collar defines the resident workforce

In Montgomery County, four out of seven employed residents are either

executive/managers or professionals. An incredible 36 percent of employed residents
are in professional occupations such as teachers, scientists, or doctors. As perspective,
only 13 percent of workers are professionals in the United States. Another one fifth of
employed residents are executives or managers, twice the percentage found in the
nation’s workforce. With this block of white-collar employees, no wonder educational
attainment figures and household incomes in Montgomery County are so high.

County’s median household income is nearly twice the Nation’s

Montgomery County is
prosperous and affluent, as is the
Washington, D.C. region, basking County’s Household Income Is Almost
Twice the U.S. Median
in the federal government and
robust high tech rays. In the race of 1996 Median Household Income

highest incomes, the County bests $80,000

$66,085
several marks. Its estimated 1996 $60,000

median household income at $40,000 $34,492

$66,085 is 86 percent higher than
$20,000
the nation’s $35,500, 40 percent
higher than Maryland’s $47,100, $0

and vies with Howard County for Montgomery County United States

the number one position in the

state. Over a quarter of the
County’s households pull in Figure 8: 1996 Median Household Incomes of the
County and the Nation

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incomes of $100,000 or more. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the nation’s share
of households with incomes of $100,000 or more is at an all-time record high. In 1996,
8.2 percent of the United State’s households - or 1 in 12 - reported total income of at
least $100,000. In Montgomery County -- 2 out of 7 households exceed $100,000 -- a
household is three times more likely than the national norm to have such high income.

Montgomery County’s lofty household incomes are fueled by high paying jobs,
rewarding the well-educated resident work force in a variety of professional and
managerial occupations. Behind today’s record level of affluence are the dual-income
couples of the baby boom generation reaching their peak-earning years. Of the 85,200
County households with incomes of $100,000 or more, 68 percent are dual-income
couples similar, to 65 percent across the nation. The rising economic fortunes of dual-
income households should boost household income for another ten years.
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1997 Population and Housing Snapshot by Structure Type

SINGLE-
Montgomery County, MD FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES
Household Population 490,695 147,170 135,375 50,260 823,500
% Female 51.4% 53.8% 56.3% 59.4% 53.2%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 7.1% 9.3% 6.1% 3.5% 7.1%
% 5-17 Years Old 20.5% 18.6% 14.4% 7.5% 18.4%
P % 18-29 Years Old 9.6% 14.6% 24.3% 15.0% 13.2%
O % 30-44 Years Old 23.8% 33.3% 31.8% 25.1% 26.9%
P % 45-64 Years Old 27.0% 18.3% 15.1% 18.2% 23.0%
U % 65-74 Years Old 7.4% 3.9% 3.8% 10.8% 6.4%
L % Over 74 Years Old 4.5% 2.0% 4.5% 19.9% 5.0%
A Average Age 36.7 31.8 33.3 47.5 35.9
T Race:
I % White 81.0% 65.5% 56.1% 62.6% 73.0%
O % Black 7.4% 17.4% 27.0% 23.5% 13.4%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 9.9% 13.3% 12.4% 9.4% 10.9%
% Other 1.8% 3.8% 4.5% 4.5% 2.8%
% Hispanic Origin 1 6.3% 11.0% 15.0% 6.9% 8.6%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 325,630 96,955 94,815 41,620 559,020
% Less than High School Diploma 7.3% 8.2% 12.2% 9.2% 8.3%
% High School Graduate 26.4% 29.0% 31.8% 29.9% 27.9%
% Associate or Trade School 3.7% 5.6% 6.1% 4.5% 4.5%
% Bachelor's Degree 28.3% 31.4% 27.7% 26.9% 28.6%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 34.3% 25.8% 22.1% 29.4% 30.7%
Number of Employed Residents 2 263,625 89,355 85,505 25,590 2 464,075
% Females Who Are Employed 2 64.8% 76.9% 74.6% 49.6% 67.4%
Women with Children Under Age 6 36,015 13,810 9,620 1,950 61,395
% Employed 2 67.1% 69.5% 71.6% 61.6% 68.1%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 46.7% 53.2% 56.4% 49.6% 49.7%
% Private not for Profit 12.8% 12.5% 14.0% 17.2% 13.2%
% Self-Employed 13.9% 8.5% 6.4% 7.4% 11.3%
L % Government 26.5% 25.7% 23.2% 25.9% 25.8%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 56.8% 60.9% 61.8% 46.9% 57.9%
O % Inside the Beltway 17.2% 15.8% 22.9% 28.5% 18.4%
R % Outside the Beltway 39.6% 45.1% 38.9% 18.4% 39.5%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 9.0% 9.5% 9.5% 8.3% 9.2%
% to Washington, D.C. 25.0% 19.0% 20.4% 34.6% 23.6%
F % to Virginia 7.9% 9.0% 7.3% 8.3% 8.0%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 83.8% 85.1% 75.5% 62.7% 81.6%
C % Alone 75.0% 75.3% 66.0% 55.2% 72.5%
E % Carpool 8.8% 9.8% 9.5% 7.5% 9.1%
% Public Transit or Rail 10.5% 11.3% 20.0% 30.0% 13.2%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 1.5% 1.4% 2.8% 5.7% 1.9%
% Work at Home 4.2% 2.3% 1.6% 1.6% 3.3%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 60.9% 66.7% 44.1% 14.9% 53.2%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 16.1% 19.5% 19.4% 14.0% 17.1%
% Walk/Bicycle 22.9% 13.8% 36.5% 71.0% 29.7%
* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.
1 Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race.
2
Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 1: Profile of Montgomery County

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SINGLE-
Montgomery County, MD (cont.) FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES
Households by Structure Type 161,925 53,840 65,020 30,350 311,135
% Total Households by Structure Type 52.0% 17.3% 20.9% 9.8% 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.03 2.74 2.08 1.66 2.64
Tenure:
% Rental 6.8% 15.2% 76.1% 68.9% 28.8%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,379 $1,051 $800 $869 $1,244
Renters $1,099 $934 $712 $818 $804
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 70.4% 51.5% 30.3% 42.0% 56.1%
Median Years in Same Home 10 5 2 3 6
Average Age of Household Head 52.0 44.4 42.7 55.5 49.1
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 22.8% 28.7% 31.8% 28.2% 26.2%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 87.5% 76.4% 58.0% 41.3% 74.9%
S % Married-Couple 79.1% 61.2% 41.2% 33.1% 63.6%
I % Single-Parent 7.1% 13.1% 14.1% 6.0% 9.5%
N % Nonfamily Households 12.5% 23.6% 42.0% 58.7% 25.1%
G % Householder Living Alone 10.7% 19.7% 37.4% 55.8% 22.3%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 10.7% 19.7% 37.4% 55.8% 22.3%
% 2 Persons 33.8% 31.1% 35.8% 31.9% 33.6%
% 3 Persons 19.5% 20.5% 14.5% 6.4% 17.3%
% 4 Persons 21.1% 17.9% 7.8% 3.7% 16.1%
% 5+ Persons 14.9% 10.9% 4.5% 2.2% 10.8%
Average Number of Cars 2.1 1.8 1.2 1.0 1.8
% of Households with Computers 75.8% 71.3% 52.5% 42.6% 67.6%
% with Internet Connection 64.5% 62.9% 58.7% 62.3% 63.2%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 1.7% 1.5% 9.9% 11.1% 4.1%
% $15,000 to $29,999 5.0% 6.7% 22.7% 18.1% 9.9%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 12.9% 23.7% 34.1% 25.9% 20.0%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 16.2% 25.5% 20.9% 19.9% 19.1%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 23.1% 23.5% 9.1% 12.5% 19.5%
O % $100,000+ 41.2% 19.0% 3.2% 12.5% 27.4%
M 1996 Median Household Income $87,740 $63,500 $39,500 $44,985 $66,085
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 17.7% 25.6% 34.3% 28.6% 21.1%
% Renters 30.7% 27.7% 40.2% 48.2% 39.7%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research & Technology Center, revised October 1999.
 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Demographic profiles of combined Planning Areas

Com bi ned P la nn in g Area s

Mo ntg om ery Co un ty, M aryla nd

5
10

6
3
7 4

C o m b i n e d P l a n n in g A r e a s
1 S i l ve r S p r i n g / T a k o m a P a r k 1
2 B e th e s d a / C h e v y C h a s e
2
3 R o ck vi l l e / N . B e th e s d a
4 K e n s i n g t o n W h e a t o n / A sp e n H i l l
5 I -27 0 C o rridor
6 C o le s v i ll e
N
7 P o to m a c
8 O lne y W E
9 D a m as c us
10 P o o l e sv il le S

Map 1: Combined Planning Areas

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Bethesda/Chevy Chase Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 65,235 2,380 5,040 12,345 85,000

% Female 51.8% 61.0% 59.2% 62.6% 54.1%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 6.6% 6.3% 2.6% 0.7% 5.5%
% 5-17 Years Old 19.3% 9.1% 9.3% 3.1% 16.1%
P % 18-29 Years Old 7.9% 11.9% 23.4% 9.3% 9.1%
O % 30-44 Years Old 20.8% 26.0% 34.7% 24.1% 22.3%
P % 45-64 Years Old 29.2% 31.9% 10.5% 24.6% 27.5%
U % 65-74 Years Old 9.7% 10.5% 6.1% 14.0% 10.1%
L % Over 74 Years Old 6.6% 4.3% 13.5% 24.2% 9.5%
A Average Age 39.4 41.3 39.6 54.1 41.6
T Race:
I % White 91.2% 88.2% 85.9% 88.9% 90.4%
O % Black 2.1% 6.3% 2.7% 2.6% 2.3%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 6.2% 5.6% 10.8% 7.1% 6.5%
% Other 0.6% 0.6% 1.5% 0.7%
1
% Hispanic Origin 4.3% 7.8% 4.7% 6.4% 4.7%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 45,425 1,920 4,055 11,610 63,010
% Less than High School Diploma 3.5% 3.0% 5.0% 4.1% 3.7%
% High School Graduate 15.9% 17.9% 20.2% 27.6% 18.1%
% Associate or Trade School 1.8% 1.5% 3.9% 2.6% 2.1%
% Bachelor's Degree 28.2% 30.1% 32.3% 28.5% 28.6%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 50.7% 47.5% 38.6% 37.2% 47.6%
2 2
Number of Employed Residents 33,545 1,505 3,290 6,880 45,220
2
% Females Who Are Employed 60.6% 67.8% 70.0% 49.8% 59.6%
Women with Children Under Age 6 4,435 165 175 105 4,880
2
% Employed 67.5% * * * 66.3%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 41.4% 46.9% 50.2% 53.0% 43.8%
% Private not for Profit 16.6% 16.6% 13.0% 15.7% 16.2%
% Self-Employed 19.0% 7.5% 5.9% 9.6% 16.4%
L % Government 23.1% 29.0% 30.9% 21.7% 23.7%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 43.9% 37.9% 54.5% 38.4% 43.7%
O % Inside the Beltway 32.7% 23.8% 40.1% 29.5% 32.5%
R % Outside the Beltway 11.2% 14.1% 14.4% 8.9% 11.2%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 4.1% 2.7% 11.9% 8.5% 5.2%
% to Washington, D.C. 43.8% 44.2% 27.4% 36.3% 41.6%
F % to Virginia 7.6% 14.5% 6.2% 14.4% 8.7%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 75.9% 67.0% 63.0% 57.6% 72.2%
C % Alone 67.0% 63.7% 58.1% 52.4% 64.3%
E % Carpool 8.9% 3.3% 4.9% 5.2% 7.9%
% Public Transit or Rail 15.2% 26.2% 21.0% 32.1% 18.3%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 2.8% 5.1% 13.1% 8.2% 4.3%
% Work at Home 6.1% 1.7% 3.0% 2.1% 5.2%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 35.8% 12.2% 20.1% 6.5% 26.2%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 20.5% 22.9% 8.1% 5.1% 15.7%
% Walk/Bicycle 43.7% 64.8% 71.8% 88.4% 58.1%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 2: Profile of Bethesda/Chevy Chase Combined Planning Area

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Bethesda/Chevy Chase Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 22,965 1,165 3,035 8,490 35,655

% Total Households by Structure Type 64.4% 3.3% 8.5% 23.8% 100.0%
Average Household Size 2.83 2.00 1.62 1.44 2.37
Tenure:
% Rental 8.6% 21.3% 80.7% 54.2% 26.0%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,688 $1,413 $919 $1,094 $1,586
Renters $1,455 * $817 $973 $1,026
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 69.1% 53.1% 36.1% 43.0% 59.6%
Median Years in Same Home 12 6 2 4 8
Average Age of Household Head 54.9 51.3 45.8 57.7 54.7
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 23.2% 18.8% 22.9% 23.8% 23.2%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 86.4% 53.7% 39.1% 35.3% 69.1%
S % Married-Couple 78.4% 42.6% 29.8% 30.9% 61.7%
I % Single-Parent 6.6% 8.6% 5.5% 2.9% 5.7%
N % Nonfamily Households 13.6% 46.3% 60.9% 64.7% 30.9%
G % Householder Living Alone 11.5% 39.7% 54.0% 62.3% 28.2%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 11.5% 39.7% 54.0% 62.3% 28.2%
% 2 Persons 41.1% 36.9% 32.9% 33.1% 38.3%
% 3 Persons 18.2% 12.6% 10.0% 3.6% 13.8%
% 4 Persons 17.3% 6.2% 3.1% 0.4% 11.7%
% 5+ Persons 11.9% 4.6% 0.6% 8.0%
Average Number of Cars 2.0 1.6 1.1 1.0 1.7
% of Households with Computers 77.2% 67.2% 57.2% 46.9% 68.7%
% with Internet Connection 67.7% 63.5% 56.5% 63.9% 66.2%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 0.8% 4.6% 3.5% 1.6%
% $15,000 to $29,999 2.8% 3.1% 11.7% 9.5% 4.9%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 8.1% 14.4% 37.6% 24.9% 14.3%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 9.9% 14.1% 30.3% 23.0% 14.5%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 18.6% 27.0% 10.1% 12.8% 17.0%
O % $100,000+ 59.9% 41.3% 5.7% 26.4% 47.7%
M 1996 Median Household Income $113,990 $88,380 $48,355 $60,370 $95,480
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 13.1% 13.0% 38.4% 32.3% 16.2%
% Renters 32.5% * 28.8% 40.7% 34.9%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Colesville Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 48,120 18,090 16,095 4,125 86,430

% Female 51.9% 55.2% 61.4% 55.5% 54.5%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 6.4% 7.7% 4.7% 9.0% 6.5%
% 5-17 Years Old 19.7% 21.7% 20.6% 11.0% 19.9%
P % 18-29 Years Old 10.2% 15.9% 28.6% 21.2% 15.3%
O % 30-44 Years Old 20.0% 33.7% 32.3% 26.1% 25.4%
P % 45-64 Years Old 29.3% 17.6% 10.2% 19.3% 22.9%
U % 65-74 Years Old 8.5% 2.1% 1.7% 6.9% 5.9%
L % Over 74 Years Old 5.9% 1.3% 1.8% 6.5% 4.2%
A Average Age 38.4 29.9 28.9 36.6 34.8
T Race:
I % White 72.4% 46.1% 28.5% 46.5% 57.5%
O % Black 12.8% 29.1% 58.3% 35.4% 25.7%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 13.6% 19.0% 9.2% 15.0% 14.0%
% Other 1.3% 5.9% 4.0% 3.0% 2.8%
1
% Hispanic Origin 4.8% 7.1% 7.6% 14.5% 6.2%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 32,115 11,170 10,210 2,790 56,285
% Less than High School Diploma 7.9% 5.7% 10.9% 3.3% 7.8%
% High School Graduate 27.5% 31.3% 33.5% 25.1% 29.1%
% Associate or Trade School 4.3% 7.4% 7.0% 11.9% 5.6%
% Bachelor's Degree 29.1% 30.2% 28.3% 41.2% 29.6%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 31.3% 25.3% 20.2% 18.5% 27.9%
2 2
Number of Employed Residents 25,335 10,665 10,345 2,215 48,560
2
% Females Who Are Employed 64.3% 75.4% 85.5% 58.6% 70.3%
Women with Children Under Age 6 3,335 1,350 1,135 295 6,115
2
% Employed 76.1% 70.4% 89.9% * 77.2%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 43.1% 46.7% 53.2% 58.1% 46.3%
% Private not for Profit 11.7% 18.3% 15.3% 16.7% 13.9%
% Self-Employed 15.3% 7.6% 5.0% 1.0% 11.2%
L % Government 29.9% 27.4% 26.6% 24.2% 28.6%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 51.5% 44.4% 48.5% 47.9% 49.3%
O % Inside the Beltway 14.1% 20.6% 20.4% 22.5% 17.0%
R % Outside the Beltway 37.4% 23.9% 28.1% 25.4% 32.3%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 20.9% 17.9% 22.6% 26.6% 20.7%
% to Washington, D.C. 19.3% 28.1% 20.7% 21.9% 21.5%
F % to Virginia 6.8% 8.4% 6.8% 3.6% 7.1%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 90.5% 87.0% 80.9% 66.2% 87.1%
C % Alone 81.1% 76.4% 66.7% 62.9% 76.8%
E % Carpool 9.3% 10.6% 14.2% 3.3% 10.3%
% Public Transit or Rail 5.3% 10.5% 14.9% 31.3% 9.1%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 0.6% 1.2% 3.0% 2.5% 1.2%
% Work at Home 3.7% 1.4% 1.2% 2.6%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 68.0% 45.0% * * 52.5%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 30.2% 49.0% * * 41.9%
% Walk/Bicycle 1.8% 6.0% * 5.6%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 3: Profile of Colesville Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Colesville Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 15,635 6,520 7,305 1,965 31,425

% Total Households by Structure Type 49.8% 20.8% 23.2% 6.3% 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.07 2.78 2.20 2.21 2.75
Tenure:
% Rental 3.3% 12.4% 93.4% 93.3% 31.8%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,220 $1,021 * * $1,149
Renters * $878 $722 $813 $768
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 78.2% 56.5% 20.5% 34.6% 57.7%
Median Years in Same Home 12 6 2 2 7
Average Age of Household Head 54.5 42.4 38.2 49.2 47.9
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 24.2% 32.3% 31.6% 40.6% 28.6%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 88.5% 73.5% 64.9% 59.7% 78.1%
S % Married-Couple 79.7% 54.4% 42.5% 38.5% 63.3%
I % Single-Parent 7.8% 16.3% 20.2% 14.7% 12.9%
N % Nonfamily Households 11.5% 26.5% 35.1% 40.3% 21.9%
G % Householder Living Alone 10.5% 20.7% 29.1% 36.1% 18.5%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 10.5% 20.7% 29.1% 36.1% 18.5%
% 2 Persons 32.8% 29.0% 41.4% 33.9% 34.1%
% 3 Persons 20.2% 22.2% 14.0% 11.6% 18.6%
% 4 Persons 20.8% 14.7% 10.8% 14.5% 16.8%
% 5+ Persons 15.8% 13.3% 4.7% 3.9% 12.0%
Average Number of Cars 2.3 1.8 1.3 1.2 1.9
% of Households with Computers 75.7% 69.5% 55.6% 52.2% 69.2%
% with Internet Connection 58.2% 59.1% 69.6% 57.6% 60.2%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 0.9% 0.8% 8.0% 20.0% 3.3%
% $15,000 to $29,999 5.2% 4.7% 22.4% 13.1% 9.1%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 11.7% 27.3% 38.9% 36.3% 22.0%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 21.2% 33.0% 18.8% 16.5% 23.0%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 26.0% 20.5% 9.8% 10.8% 20.6%
O % $100,000+ 35.0% 13.8% 2.1% 3.4% 21.9%
M 1996 Median Household Income $81,385 $61,040 $37,620 $37,940 $62,670
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 16.6% 28.0% * * 20.5%
% Renters * 50.7% 43.9% 49.1% 44.8%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Damascus Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 34,085 3,405 685 38,175

% Female 50.4% 52.2% 64.3% 50.8%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 7.3% 11.5% 15.5% 7.8%
% 5-17 Years Old 23.5% 23.5% 13.2% 23.3%
P % 18-29 Years Old 10.2% 8.9% 20.2% 10.3%
O % 30-44 Years Old 25.6% 39.4% 30.3% 26.9%
P % 45-64 Years Old 27.1% 13.1% 8.8% 25.5%
U % 65-74 Years Old 4.3% 2.2% 4.5% 4.1%
L % Over 74 Years Old 2.1% 1.5% 7.6% 2.1%
A Average Age 33.6 28.5 31.9 33.1
T Race:
I % White 88.5% 70.5% 63.1% 86.5%
O % Black 4.0% 12.7% 30.4% 5.3%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 5.9% 13.8% 4.0% 6.5%
% Other 1.6% 3.0% 2.5% 1.7%
1
% Hispanic Origin 3.5% 4.0% 0.8% 3.5%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 21,385 2,105 410 23,900
% Less than High School Diploma 9.2% 12.1% 20.7% 9.5%
% High School Graduate 34.7% 39.4% 53.2% 35.3%
% Associate or Trade School 5.6% 5.3% 5.1% 5.6%
% Bachelor's Degree 27.3% 25.6% 14.6% 27.0%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 23.2% 17.6% 6.4% 22.6%
2
Number of Employed Residents 19,065 1,930 385 2 21,380
2
% Females Who Are Employed 68.9% 80.7% 72.7% 69.9%
Women with Children Under Age 6 2,495 365 105 2,965
2
% Employed 66.3% 52.6% * 65.1%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 53.0% 53.7% 73.3% 53.3%
% Private not for Profit 8.5% 7.9% 6.6% 8.4%
% Self-Employed 12.7% 10.4% 3.1% 12.4%
L % Government 25.8% 28.1% 17.0% 25.9%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 72.0% 75.2% 72.4% 72.3%
O % Inside the Beltway 8.5% 8.7% 9.1% 8.5%
R % Outside the Beltway 63.5% 66.5% 63.3% 63.8%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 10.6% 12.2% 9.4% 10.7%
% to Washington, D.C. 10.1% 5.8% 11.2% 9.7%
F % to Virginia 6.6% 6.3% 7.1% 6.5%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 90.6% 89.7% 88.8% 90.5%
C % Alone 83.1% 79.0% 84.0% 82.7%
E % Carpool 7.6% 10.7% 4.9% 7.8%
% Public Transit or Rail 5.5% 7.0% 11.2% 5.7%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 0.5% 0.8% 0.5%
% Work at Home 3.4% 2.4% 3.3%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 88.5% * * 84.4%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 6.3% * * 8.9%
% Walk/Bicycle 5.3% * 6.8%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 4: Profile of Damascus Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Damascus Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 10,440 1,170 375 11,985

% Total Households by Structure Type 87.1% 9.8% 3.1% 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.26 2.87 1.85 3.17
Tenure:
% Rental 4.3% 19.3% 63.8% 7.6%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,434 $897 * $1,379
Renters $1,097 * * $885
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 70.1% 51.7% 46.0% 67.6%
Median Years in Same Home 9 5 3 8
Average Age of Household Head 48.7 40.7 44.4 47.8
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 13.6% 18.8% 1.9% 13.8%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 92.8% 79.7% 59.2% 90.5%
S % Married-Couple 86.3% 59.0% 21.9% 81.6%
I % Single-Parent 5.6% 20.1% 37.3% 8.0%
N % Nonfamily Households 7.2% 20.3% 40.8% 9.5%
G % Householder Living Alone 6.7% 18.7% 38.5% 8.8%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 6.7% 18.7% 38.5% 8.8%
% 2 Persons 27.5% 20.8% 46.4% 27.4%
% 3 Persons 24.0% 28.8% 8.5% 24.0%
% 4 Persons 25.4% 22.5% 5.2% 24.5%
% 5+ Persons 16.5% 9.3% 1.4% 15.3%
Average Number of Cars 2.5 1.8 1.2 2.4
% of Households with Computers 78.7% 70.7% 28.8% 76.9%
% with Internet Connection 61.5% 59.0% * 61.3%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 1.3% 3.2% 22.1% 1.9%
% $15,000 to $29,999 2.9% 8.9% 30.7% 4.1%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 11.8% 24.5% 25.3% 13.3%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 17.2% 28.4% 18.2% 18.3%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 27.4% 21.7% 3.8% 26.4%
O % $100,000+ 39.3% 13.3% 36.0%
M 1996 Median Household Income $87,075 $60,180 $27,500 $82,190
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 20.0% 24.8% * 20.3%
% Renters 34.3% * * 35.3%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

I-270 Corridor Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 55,940 75,595 43,975 1,810 177,320

% Female 49.8% 52.6% 51.4% 63.9% 51.5%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 8.7% 10.3% 6.3% 3.8% 8.8%
% 5-17 Years Old 22.4% 19.3% 13.0% 6.4% 18.6%
P % 18-29 Years Old 9.7% 14.9% 26.7% 17.2% 16.2%
O % 30-44 Years Old 28.7% 34.6% 32.1% 8.2% 31.9%
P % 45-64 Years Old 25.0% 16.5% 16.1% 15.0% 19.1%
U % 65-74 Years Old 3.4% 3.4% 3.6% 14.1% 3.5%
L % Over 74 Years Old 2.1% 0.9% 2.1% 35.4% 1.9%
A Average Age 32.7 30.3 32.4 54.1 31.8
T Race:
I % White 79.0% 68.4% 64.9% 74.9% 70.9%
O % Black 6.4% 15.0% 20.3% 16.3% 13.6%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 12.7% 12.7% 10.8% 7.7% 12.2%
% Other 1.8% 3.9% 4.0% 1.1% 3.3%
1
% Hispanic Origin 5.6% 12.9% 13.3% 1.5% 10.6%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 35,020 48,615 31,120 1,395 116,150
% Less than High School Diploma 6.5% 8.3% 12.2% 11.2% 8.6%
% High School Graduate 27.2% 30.0% 31.1% 31.5% 29.4%
% Associate or Trade School 4.4% 6.7% 7.9% 3.1% 6.2%
% Bachelor's Degree 34.8% 33.4% 27.8% 24.2% 32.4%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 27.1% 21.6% 21.0% 30.0% 23.4%
2 2
Number of Employed Residents 32,525 46,190 30,215 520 109,450
2
% Females Who Are Employed 72.9% 79.9% 80.6% 28.5% 77.0%
Women with Children Under Age 6 4,180 7,860 2,955 85 15,080
2
% Employed 65.5% 72.2% 70.9% * 70.2%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 49.4% 57.4% 60.5% 39.9% 55.5%
% Private not for Profit 10.5% 10.8% 11.2% 10.7%
% Self-Employed 10.4% 8.4% 5.1% 24.0% 8.4%
L % Government 29.7% 23.4% 23.2% 36.1% 25.4%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 71.0% 68.6% 78.2% 78.3% 71.7%
O % Inside the Beltway 9.7% 12.7% 14.1% 20.2% 12.1%
R % Outside the Beltway 61.3% 55.8% 64.0% 58.1% 59.6%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 5.1% 6.8% 4.0% 5.6%
% to Washington, D.C. 14.2% 14.5% 10.7% 7.7% 13.5%
F % to Virginia 8.2% 8.1% 6.5% 11.0% 7.8%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 87.0% 86.1% 84.5% 85.4% 86.0%
C % Alone 79.2% 75.6% 75.5% 63.1% 76.7%
E % Carpool 7.8% 10.4% 8.9% 22.3% 9.3%
% Public Transit or Rail 8.8% 10.6% 12.4% 14.6% 10.5%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 0.8% 1.2% 1.5% 1.1%
% Work at Home 3.5% 2.2% 1.6% 2.4%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 76.5% 81.6% 74.9% * 78.4%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 18.0% 16.0% 16.1% 16.5%
% Walk/Bicycle 5.5% 2.4% 9.0% 5.0%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 5: Profile of I-270 Corridor Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

I-270 Corridor Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 17,358 26,471 21,543 1,143 66,514

% Total Households by Structure Type 26.1% 39.8% 32.4% 1.7% 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.22 2.86 2.04 1.58 2.67
Tenure:
% Rental 5.0% 14.2% 69.3% 80.6% 30.7%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,361 $1,005 $800 * $1,102
Renters $1,097 $853 $720 $808 $768
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 62.5% 50.2% 25.3% 30.6% 45.0%
Median Years in Same Home 8 5 2 2 4
Average Age of Household Head 47.5 42.8 39.9 61.3 43.4
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 22.4% 27.9% 27.0% 8.1% 25.8%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 92.3% 79.7% 59.8% 37.9% 75.9%
S % Married-Couple 84.0% 64.8% 45.4% 26.4% 62.9%
I % Single-Parent 6.6% 12.5% 11.8% 10.3% 10.7%
N % Nonfamily Households 7.7% 20.3% 40.2% 62.1% 24.1%
G % Householder Living Alone 7.1% 17.1% 36.0% 57.3% 21.3%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 7.1% 17.1% 36.0% 57.3% 21.3%
% 2 Persons 30.9% 28.7% 38.8% 36.0% 32.7%
% 3 Persons 20.3% 22.5% 16.3% 1.2% 19.5%
% 4 Persons 25.8% 19.1% 4.9% 3.7% 16.0%
% 5+ Persons 16.0% 12.5% 4.1% 1.7% 10.5%
Average Number of Cars 2.3 1.9 1.4 0.9 1.8
% of Households with Computers 83.8% 72.6% 54.7% 35.8% 69.8%
% with Internet Connection 68.9% 64.2% 54.1% 63.6% 63.5%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 0.5% 1.7% 9.4% 20.5% 3.9%
% $15,000 to $29,999 2.1% 6.9% 19.6% 26.7% 9.7%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 9.8% 27.0% 35.5% 20.3% 24.6%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 17.0% 25.7% 22.6% 17.0% 22.2%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 28.2% 24.4% 9.6% 1.0% 20.7%
O % $100,000+ 42.5% 14.4% 3.3% 14.4% 18.9%
M 1996 Median Household Income $91,955 $60,705 $41,100 $33,430 $60,375
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 17.4% 27.5% 35.7% * 25.1%
% Renters 23.3% 24.1% 37.8% 58.1% 35.5%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Kensington/Wheaton Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 112,150 17,850 30,935 7,625 168,560

% Female 52.9% 56.6% 59.2% 63.9% 55.0%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 7.5% 6.2% 6.9% 3.6% 7.1%
% 5-17 Years Old 17.7% 15.9% 14.8% 8.7% 16.6%
P % 18-29 Years Old 10.6% 14.4% 20.0% 9.0% 12.7%
O % 30-44 Years Old 24.2% 30.3% 28.3% 18.0% 25.3%
P % 45-64 Years Old 24.1% 19.9% 15.3% 11.9% 21.5%
U % 65-74 Years Old 9.5% 6.1% 5.2% 16.4% 8.7%
L % Over 74 Years Old 6.3% 7.1% 9.4% 32.3% 8.1%
A Average Age 38.1 37.4 36.1 54.4 38.4
T Race:
I % White 74.6% 62.5% 53.1% 67.7% 69.1%
O % Black 11.5% 23.7% 30.4% 27.1% 17.0%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 10.2% 9.5% 9.9% 2.2% 9.7%
% Other 3.6% 4.3% 6.5% 3.0% 4.2%
1
% Hispanic Origin 9.4% 13.5% 21.5% 9.0% 12.1%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 77,240 12,950 21,590 6,470 118,250
% Less than High School Diploma 10.6% 11.0% 17.7% 17.7% 12.2%
% High School Graduate 34.1% 29.3% 41.8% 41.5% 35.2%
% Associate or Trade School 3.8% 5.1% 5.1% 4.2% 4.2%
% Bachelor's Degree 25.6% 28.9% 22.6% 22.8% 25.3%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 25.9% 25.7% 12.8% 13.8% 23.0%
2 2
Number of Employed Residents 59,200 10,690 16,830 2,645 89,365
2
% Females Who Are Employed 63.0% 70.0% 63.7% 37.6% 62.3%
Women with Children Under Age 6 9,195 1,200 2,560 295 13,250
2
% Employed 65.7% 72.0% 77.5% * 69.3%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 45.1% 50.4% 52.6% 42.4% 46.9%
% Private not for Profit 15.0% 12.6% 17.6% 25.2% 15.5%
% Self-Employed 13.0% 4.7% 8.3% 10.6% 11.1%
L % Government 26.9% 32.3% 21.4% 21.8% 26.5%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 52.3% 51.6% 59.7% 61.6% 53.8%
O % Inside the Beltway 16.4% 19.9% 24.3% 28.3% 18.5%
R % Outside the Beltway 36.0% 31.7% 35.4% 33.3% 35.3%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 10.0% 12.6% 9.5% 2.8% 10.0%
% to Washington, D.C. 28.6% 26.8% 25.0% 31.7% 27.8%
F % to Virginia 7.4% 7.9% 5.0% 3.8% 7.0%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 82.5% 83.0% 73.6% 69.1% 80.6%
C % Alone 72.1% 72.5% 63.3% 65.7% 70.5%
E % Carpool 10.4% 10.5% 10.3% 3.4% 10.2%
% Public Transit or Rail 12.9% 12.7% 22.7% 23.9% 14.9%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 1.7% 2.2% 1.7% 5.4% 1.9%
% Work at Home 2.9% 2.1% 2.0% 1.6% 2.6%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 63.4% 64.7% 50.7% * 61.5%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 18.2% 14.2% 23.5% * 18.6%
% Walk/Bicycle 18.4% 21.1% 25.8% * 19.8%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 6: Profile of Kensington/Wheaton Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Kensington/Wheaton Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 38,810 7,250 14,400 4,825 65,285

% Total Households by Structure Type 59.4% 11.1% 22.1% 7.4% 100.0%
Average Household Size 2.89 2.48 2.14 1.59 2.58
Tenure:
% Rental 9.4% 13.8% 74.2% 48.5% 27.0%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,009 $984 $703 $647 $956
Renters $919 $960 $676 $634 $738
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 71.9% 59.4% 37.5% 57.3% 62.1%
Median Years in Same Home 12 6 3 6 8
Average Age of Household Head 53.2 49.6 48.8 63.8 52.6
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 24.8% 29.2% 31.8% 25.0% 26.8%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 83.3% 69.8% 58.5% 39.7% 73.1%
S % Married-Couple 72.9% 55.7% 37.4% 30.4% 59.9%
I % Single-Parent 8.4% 12.0% 18.4% 7.2% 10.9%
N % Nonfamily Households 16.7% 30.2% 41.5% 60.3% 26.9%
G % Householder Living Alone 14.5% 24.6% 39.3% 57.7% 24.3%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 14.5% 24.6% 39.3% 57.7% 24.3%
% 2 Persons 36.0% 35.6% 30.1% 32.5% 34.4%
% 3 Persons 19.0% 14.4% 14.8% 5.6% 16.6%
% 4 Persons 16.4% 18.5% 10.3% 2.0% 14.2%
% 5+ Persons 14.1% 6.9% 5.5% 2.2% 10.5%
Average Number of Cars 2.0 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.7
% of Households with Computers 68.1% 63.3% 38.9% 23.9% 58.6%
% with Internet Connection 61.0% 59.1% 56.1% 49.0% 59.8%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 3.5% 13.7% 14.4% 5.9%
% $15,000 to $29,999 8.4% 9.2% 31.0% 24.7% 14.1%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 21.1% 19.4% 31.1% 23.8% 23.1%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 19.6% 25.8% 15.3% 19.9% 19.4%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 22.4% 24.4% 6.9% 15.3% 19.0%
O % $100,000+ 25.2% 21.1% 2.2% 1.9% 18.5%
M 1996 Median Household Income $67,065 $64,535 $32,790 $37,020 $55,005
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 19.5% 18.3% 36.6% 18.7% 20.8%
% Renters 31.7% 10.0% 47.2% 71.3% 45.3%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Olney Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 26,210 7,080 33,290

% Female 47.9% 54.8% 49.4%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 7.0% 9.9% 7.6%
% 5-17 Years Old 24.1% 17.8% 22.8%
P % 18-29 Years Old 8.5% 18.3% 10.6%
O % 30-44 Years Old 26.2% 31.5% 27.3%
P % 45-64 Years Old 28.7% 17.7% 26.4%
U % 65-74 Years Old 4.1% 3.3% 4.0%
L % Over 74 Years Old 1.2% 1.5% 1.3%
A Average Age 33.8 30.4 33.1
T Race:
I % White 89.6% 65.5% 84.4%
O % Black 3.0% 23.6% 7.4%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 6.6% 7.6% 6.8%
% Other 0.8% 3.3% 1.4%
1
% Hispanic Origin 4.6% 7.6% 5.3%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 16,370 4,465 20,835
% Less than High School Diploma 6.2% 10.0% 6.9%
% High School Graduate 29.5% 34.9% 30.5%
% Associate or Trade School 4.2% 7.5% 4.9%
% Bachelor's Degree 30.0% 23.9% 28.8%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 30.1% 23.7% 28.8%
2
Number of Employed Residents 14,305 4,390 2 18,695
2
% Females Who Are Employed 69.1% 77.6% 71.1%
Women with Children Under Age 6 1,935 910 2,845
2
% Employed 66.1% 67.5% 66.6%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 52.0% 49.1% 51.3%
% Private not for Profit 9.3% 16.6% 10.9%
% Self-Employed 9.8% 13.5% 10.6%
L % Government 28.9% 20.8% 27.1%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 63.7% 62.3% 63.4%
O % Inside the Beltway 11.9% 19.4% 13.6%
R % Outside the Beltway 51.7% 42.9% 49.8%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 11.0% 17.4% 12.4%
% to Washington, D.C. 17.5% 13.0% 16.5%
F % to Virginia 7.1% 5.3% 6.7%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 87.5% 92.3% 88.5%
C % Alone 77.5% 83.8% 78.8%
E % Carpool 10.0% 8.5% 9.7%
% Public Transit or Rail 8.1% 3.3% 7.1%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 0.2% 0.9% 0.4%
% Work at Home 4.1% 3.4% 4.0%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 95.1% * 92.7%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 4.9% * 7.3%
% Walk/Bicycle

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 7: Profile of Olney Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Olney Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 7,785 2,450 10,235

% Total Households by Structure Type 76.1% 23.9% 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.37 2.88 3.26
Tenure:
% Rental * * 6.3%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,428 $1,041 $1,342
Renters * * *
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 69.9% 43.7% 63.7%
Median Years in Same Home 10 5 8
Average Age of Household Head 49.4 43.7 48.1
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 14.4% 28.2% 17.7%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 94.3% 80.2% 91.0%
S % Married-Couple 88.8% 63.1% 82.7%
I % Single-Parent 4.5% 15.6% 7.1%
N % Nonfamily Households 5.7% 19.8% 9.0%
G % Householder Living Alone 5.0% 16.3% 7.7%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 5.0% 16.3% 7.7%
% 2 Persons 26.8% 35.1% 28.8%
% 3 Persons 20.0% 12.5% 18.2%
% 4 Persons 29.3% 24.4% 28.1%
% 5+ Persons 18.9% 11.6% 17.2%
Average Number of Cars 2.4 1.9 2.3
% of Households with Computers 80.8% 70.2% 78.4%
% with Internet Connection 55.6% 50.3% 54.6%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 1.3% 4.3% 2.0%
% $15,000 to $29,999 2.8% 6.8% 3.8%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 6.6% 30.8% 12.3%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 15.1% 28.4% 18.3%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 32.7% 13.6% 28.2%
O % $100,000+ 41.5% 16.1% 35.5%
M 1996 Median Household Income $93,575 $56,905 $86,365
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 19.0% 39.5% 23.5%
% Renters * * *

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Poolesville Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 7,360 975 8,335

% Female 50.5% 48.5% 50.3%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 8.4% 13.7% 9.0%
% 5-17 Years Old 21.9% 22.3% 21.9%
P % 18-29 Years Old 8.5% 20.6% 9.9%
O % 30-44 Years Old 26.3% 27.2% 26.4%
P % 45-64 Years Old 26.2% 14.8% 24.9%
U % 65-74 Years Old 5.7% 1.4% 5.2%
L % Over 74 Years Old 3.0% 2.6%
A Average Age 34.2 26.1 33.2
T Race:
I % White 87.1% 99.0% 88.5%
O % Black 9.8% 0.4% 8.7%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 1.5% 0.6% 1.4%
% Other 1.7% 1.5%
1
% Hispanic Origin 2.6% 1.0% 2.4%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 4,715 495 5,210
% Less than High School Diploma 14.5% 16.3% 14.6%
% High School Graduate 37.8% 48.7% 38.5%
% Associate or Trade School 7.6% 10.9% 7.8%
% Bachelor's Degree 21.5% 20.7% 21.4%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 18.7% 3.4% 17.6%
2 2
Number of Employed Residents 3,915 525 4,440
2
% Females Who Are Employed 65.9% 80.1% 67.1%
Women with Children Under Age 6 580 90 670
2
% Employed 67.3% * 67.9%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 54.1% 55.1% 54.2%
% Private not for Profit 9.4% 9.3% 9.4%
% Self-Employed 11.1% 12.7% 11.2%
L % Government 25.5% 22.9% 25.3%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 77.3% 75.9% 77.2%
O % Inside the Beltway 11.7% 12.9% 11.8%
R % Outside the Beltway 65.6% 63.0% 65.4%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 5.8% 8.0% 6.0%
% to Washington, D.C. 8.9% 10.5% 9.0%
F % to Virginia 6.8% 5.6% 6.7%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 91.7% 93.2% 91.8%
C % Alone 82.9% 84.4% 83.0%
E % Carpool 8.8% 8.7% 8.8%
% Public Transit or Rail 3.6% 4.8% 3.7%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 1.7% 1.5%
% Work at Home 3.0% 2.1% 3.0%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car * * *
% Ride-On/Metrobus
% Walk/Bicycle * *

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 8: Profile of Poolesville Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Poolesville Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 2,370 330 2,700

% Total Households by Structure Type 87.8% 12.2% 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.09 2.99 3.08
Tenure:
% Rental * * 6.0%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,260 $684 $1,206
Renters * * *
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 71.6% 54.3% 69.5%
Median Years in Same Home 9 7 9
Average Age of Household Head 49.5 41.1 48.5
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 7.8% 6.8% 7.7%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 87.4% 74.8% 85.8%
S % Married-Couple 80.6% 57.3% 77.8%
I % Single-Parent 6.7% 17.5% 8.1%
N % Nonfamily Households 12.6% 25.2% 14.2%
G % Householder Living Alone 10.7% 24.0% 12.3%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 10.7% 24.0% 12.3%
% 2 Persons 29.3% 20.9% 28.3%
% 3 Persons 22.8% 13.0% 21.6%
% 4 Persons 20.3% 24.3% 20.8%
% 5+ Persons 16.8% 17.8% 16.9%
Average Number of Cars 2.3 1.6 2.3
% of Households with Computers 71.0% 55.2% 69.5%
% with Internet Connection 54.1% 48.1% 53.6%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 2.7% 3.7% 2.8%
% $15,000 to $29,999 5.2% 18.8% 6.6%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 15.9% 40.9% 18.5%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 22.1% 32.1% 23.2%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 30.2% 4.5% 27.6%
O % $100,000+ 23.8% 21.3%
M 1996 Median Household Income $72,500 $42,835 $68,985
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 22.4% 26.3% 22.8%
% Renters * * *

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Potomac Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 66,030 10,985 1,245 960 79,220

% Female 50.7% 54.0% 63.6% 65.7% 51.6%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 6.1% 9.5% 3.3% 6.4%
% 5-17 Years Old 23.9% 18.6% 15.0% 2.8% 22.8%
P % 18-29 Years Old 9.1% 11.8% 14.8% 11.8% 9.6%
O % 30-44 Years Old 20.3% 31.5% 26.6% 13.3% 21.8%
P % 45-64 Years Old 31.5% 22.2% 18.5% 24.3% 29.9%
U % 65-74 Years Old 6.4% 5.2% 11.3% 21.3% 6.5%
L % Over 74 Years Old 2.7% 1.4% 10.5% 26.5% 2.9%
A Average Age 35.9 33.2 41.6 58.3 35.9
T Race:
I % White 79.2% 68.5% 86.5% 90.0% 77.9%
O % Black 3.9% 9.8% 4.8% 4.7%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 15.5% 19.8% 4.1% 8.3% 15.8%
% Other 1.4% 2.0% 4.7% 1.7% 1.6%
1
% Hispanic Origin 5.2% 8.4% 13.3% 23.3% 6.0%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 41,845 7,345 965 890 51,045
% Less than High School Diploma 3.3% 8.2% 9.5% 16.0% 4.3%
% High School Graduate 18.4% 21.4% 32.7% 13.0% 19.0%
% Associate or Trade School 2.5% 2.2% 4.4% 3.5% 2.5%
% Bachelor's Degree 30.3% 35.4% 28.4% 32.5% 31.0%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 45.4% 32.8% 25.1% 35.0% 43.2%
2 2
Number of Employed Residents 34,470 6,410 675 420 41,975
2
% Females Who Are Employed 61.3% 73.5% 63.1% 46.2% 62.6%
Women with Children Under Age 6 4,420 955 45 5,420
2
% Employed 68.0% 59.6% * 67.1%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 48.7% 50.5% 54.9% 63.8% 49.2%
% Private not for Profit 11.5% 13.1% 11.3% 12.9% 11.8%
% Self-Employed 18.1% 12.8% 16.0% 8.3% 17.2%
L % Government 21.7% 23.6% 17.8% 15.0% 21.8%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 56.9% 61.0% 64.5% 48.3% 57.5%
O % Inside the Beltway 13.7% 18.2% 20.5% 30.1% 14.7%
R % Outside the Beltway 43.1% 42.7% 44.0% 18.2% 42.8%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 6.1% 5.9% 4.2% 6.0%
% to Washington, D.C. 23.8% 16.1% 21.2% 37.5% 22.8%
F % to Virginia 11.6% 15.7% 10.1% 14.1% 12.2%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 87.7% 86.9% 84.7% 81.4% 87.4%
C % Alone 80.4% 79.6% 83.2% 73.8% 80.2%
E % Carpool 7.3% 7.3% 1.5% 7.6% 7.2%
% Public Transit or Rail 5.6% 9.9% 14.1% 14.8% 6.5%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 1.2% 0.9% 1.2%
% Work at Home 5.5% 2.3% 1.2% 3.8% 4.9%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 83.8% 71.1% * * 80.7%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 13.3% 28.9% * 17.1%
% Walk/Bicycle 2.9% 2.2%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

1 2
Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 9: Profile of Potomac Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Potomac Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 20,225 4,040 710 660 25,635

% Total Households by Structure Type 78.9% 15.8% 2.8% 2.6% 100.0%
Average Household Size 3.27 2.72 1.77 1.58 3.10
Tenure:
% Rental 4.4% 20.7% 40.3% 39.8% 8.9%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $2,106 $1,287 $776 $945 $1,947
Renters $1,426 $1,058 $711 * $1,112
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 68.9% 47.0% 54.8% 68.5% 65.1%
Median Years in Same Home 10 5 6 8 8
Average Age of Household Head 51.8 46.0 51.5 62.3 51.2
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 30.5% 33.0% 24.4% 28.4% 30.7%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 93.3% 75.9% 44.0% 36.6% 87.8%
S % Married-Couple 88.1% 65.2% 26.5% 36.6% 81.5%
I % Single-Parent 4.7% 10.7% 16.2% 5.9%
N % Nonfamily Households 6.7% 24.1% 56.0% 63.4% 12.2%
G % Householder Living Alone 6.0% 19.4% 49.5% 62.0% 10.7%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 6.0% 19.4% 49.5% 62.0% 10.7%
% 2 Persons 30.6% 31.9% 28.9% 28.8% 30.7%
% 3 Persons 18.5% 20.2% 17.0% 4.0% 18.4%
% 4 Persons 26.5% 19.7% 4.6% 3.5% 24.2%
% 5+ Persons 18.4% 8.8% 1.8% 16.0%
Average Number of Cars 2.3 1.7 1.2 1.1 2.2
% of Households with Computers 85.5% 79.1% 48.0% 40.9% 82.3%
% with Internet Connection 73.1% 65.0% 54.2% * 71.3%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 0.7% 2.2% 19.5% 26.7% 2.2%
% $15,000 to $29,999 1.5% 5.2% 10.7% 10.3% 2.6%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 5.8% 16.0% 30.4% 17.2% 8.3%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 8.7% 16.7% 24.4% 22.4% 10.8%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 16.1% 27.3% 12.6% 6.7% 17.4%
O % $100,000+ 67.2% 32.6% 2.4% 16.6% 58.8%
M 1996 Median Household Income $125,915 $78,160 $42,275 $45,545 $113,605
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 18.9% 22.7% 30.1% 33.3% 19.9%
% Renters 23.3% 25.6% * * 26.3%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Rockville/N. Bethesda Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 48,430 8,760 16,385 8,835 82,409

% Female 52.1% 54.7% 55.8% 57.9% 53.7%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 6.5% 8.6% 7.3% 6.0% 6.8%
% 5-17 Years Old 19.8% 13.7% 10.0% 5.1% 15.6%
P % 18-29 Years Old 10.6% 12.6% 22.1% 9.0% 12.9%
O % 30-44 Years Old 23.7% 33.5% 38.8% 28.2% 28.2%
P % 45-64 Years Old 25.3% 23.6% 13.0% 20.3% 22.1%
U % 65-74 Years Old 9.3% 5.1% 4.1% 11.0% 8.0%
L % Over 74 Years Old 4.8% 2.8% 4.6% 20.6% 6.2%
A Average Age 37.3 35.5 34.0 48.8 37.6
T Race:
I % White 86.9% 76.9% 67.2% 70.6% 80.2%
O % Black 4.3% 5.7% 7.0% 7.8% 5.4%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 7.6% 15.5% 22.9% 18.6% 12.6%
% Other 1.2% 1.9% 3.0% 3.0% 1.8%
1
% Hispanic Origin 7.1% 7.6% 10.9% 2.4% 7.4%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 32,730 6,425 12,315 7,525 58,995
% Less than High School Diploma 7.7% 2.7% 5.8% 9.1% 7.0%
% High School Graduate 27.4% 20.5% 22.3% 28.4% 25.7%
% Associate or Trade School 4.6% 0.3% 3.9% 3.5% 3.8%
% Bachelor's Degree 26.4% 29.1% 32.7% 22.6% 27.5%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 33.9% 47.4% 35.3% 36.3% 36.0%
2 2
Number of Employed Residents 25,660 5,675 10,555 4,465 46,355
2
% Females Who Are Employed 62.8% 76.3% 71.2% 47.9% 64.0%
Women with Children Under Age 6 3,475 790 1,100 555 5,920
2
% Employed 55.4% 66.6% 47.0% 48.7% 54.7%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 50.5% 49.0% 56.2% 42.0% 50.8%
% Private not for Profit 10.8% 11.4% 12.3% 14.0% 11.5%
% Self-Employed 10.6% 9.2% 4.0% 9.2% 8.8%
L % Government 28.1% 30.5% 27.5% 34.9% 28.9%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 64.1% 50.7% 61.5% 59.6% 61.4%
O % Inside the Beltway 18.5% 18.1% 27.6% 33.0% 21.9%
R % Outside the Beltway 45.6% 32.6% 33.9% 26.6% 39.6%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 7.2% 7.5% 7.1% 10.1% 7.5%
% to Washington, D.C. 19.4% 26.0% 18.2% 21.1% 20.1%
F % to Virginia 8.2% 14.3% 10.9% 6.6% 9.4%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 82.4% 75.5% 71.9% 69.8% 78.0%
C % Alone 74.7% 69.4% 64.6% 57.7% 70.2%
E % Carpool 7.7% 6.1% 7.3% 12.1% 7.8%
% Public Transit or Rail 12.2% 19.1% 23.0% 24.2% 16.6%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 1.7% 1.2% 5.0% 3.4% 2.5%
% Work at Home 3.7% 4.2% 0.2% 2.7% 2.9%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 73.2% 51.7% 36.9% 23.9% 52.9%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 5.3% 8.9% 9.1% 10.3% 7.6%
% Walk/Bicycle 21.5% 39.3% 54.0% 65.8% 39.4%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

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Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 10: Profile of Rockville/North Bethesda Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Rockville/N. Bethesda Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 16,550 3,655 8,265 5,305 33,775

% Total Households by Structure Type 49.0% 10.8% 24.5% 15.7% 100.0%
Average Household Size 2.94 2.40 1.97 1.65 2.44
Tenure:
% Rental 7.8% 18.8% 69.2% 63.8% 32.8%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,179 $1,355 $919 $869 $1,148
Renters $1,016 $1,229 $805 $890 $877
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 73.8% 42.8% 25.5% 42.9% 53.8%
Median Years in Same Home 12 4 2 4 6
Average Age of Household Head 52.2 46.6 41.7 56.7 49.7
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 20.4% 31.1% 37.3% 30.9% 27.3%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 83.3% 75.5% 54.4% 43.4% 69.2%
S % Married-Couple 73.2% 61.9% 46.1% 36.4% 59.6%
I % Single-Parent 8.7% 12.7% 6.6% 5.6% 8.1%
N % Nonfamily Households 16.7% 24.5% 45.6% 56.6% 30.8%
G % Householder Living Alone 13.7% 21.6% 38.8% 53.9% 27.0%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 13.7% 21.6% 38.8% 53.9% 27.0%
% 2 Persons 32.7% 40.3% 37.7% 33.2% 34.8%
% 3 Persons 18.6% 21.9% 11.6% 7.7% 15.6%
% 4 Persons 20.3% 9.7% 11.0% 4.7% 14.4%
% 5+ Persons 14.6% 6.5% 0.9% 0.5% 8.2%
Average Number of Cars 2.0 1.7 1.2 1.1 1.7
% of Households with Computers 71.4% 77.7% 59.1% 47.2% 65.6%
% with Internet Connection 64.4% 74.1% 58.7% 63.6% 64.3%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 2.2% 2.3% 6.3% 11.1% 4.5%
% $15,000 to $29,999 7.7% 3.0% 21.0% 16.3% 11.7%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 14.1% 8.9% 28.9% 23.5% 18.5%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 16.7% 22.1% 21.7% 19.8% 18.9%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 24.4% 24.6% 14.6% 14.5% 20.6%
O % $100,000+ 34.9% 39.2% 7.4% 14.8% 25.8%
M 1996 Median Household Income $79,415 $85,925 $44,885 $48,625 $64,770
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 17.6% 19.4% 25.1% 25.4% 19.4%
% Renters 40.6% 41.6% 47.3% 48.2% 46.4%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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1997 CUS Summary Report

Silver Spring/Takoma Park Combined Planning Area

Montgomery County, MD. 1997 Census Update Survey
SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Household Population 27,135 2,045 21,015 14,555 64,750

% Female 52.4% 54.3% 57.3% 55.4% 54.7%
Age Distribution:
% 0-4 Years Old 7.4% 5.4% 5.2% 2.9% 5.6%
% 5-17 Years Old 18.8% 16.0% 16.9% 12.1% 16.6%
P % 18-29 Years Old 7.6% 14.3% 24.8% 25.6% 17.4%
O % 30-44 Years Old 29.5% 24.8% 30.2% 30.3% 29.8%
P % 45-64 Years Old 25.0% 31.2% 18.9% 14.3% 20.9%
U % 65-74 Years Old 6.4% 5.6% 2.2% 4.8% 4.6%
L % Over 74 Years Old 5.3% 2.8% 1.8% 10.1% 5.1%
A Average Age 37.0 36.9 32.1 38.3 35.7
T Race:
I % White 76.3% 41.7% 45.6% 34.0% 55.8%
O % Black 16.7% 47.6% 34.7% 47.8% 30.5%
N % Asian or Pacific Islander 5.8% 4.8% 14.6% 8.4% 9.2%
% Other 1.2% 5.9% 5.1% 9.8% 4.5%
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% Hispanic Origin 9.3% 13.5% 20.7% 6.3% 12.5%
Educational Attainment:
Persons 25 Years and Older 18,700 1,440 14,110 10,810 45,060
% Less than High School Diploma 7.8% 10.8% 14.5% 9.6% 10.3%
% High School Graduate 19.5% 30.5% 30.2% 26.5% 24.5%
% Associate or Trade School 4.3% 5.8% 6.5% 6.4% 5.4%
% Bachelor's Degree 26.7% 26.1% 28.7% 29.9% 28.0%
% Grad, Professional or Doctoral 41.8% 26.8% 20.1% 27.6% 31.8%
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Number of Employed Residents 15,705 1,350 13,475 8,910 39,440
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% Females Who Are Employed 72.1% 73.9% 77.4% 63.3% 72.1%
Women with Children Under Age 6 1,975 120 1,550 610 4,255
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% Employed 82.0% * 60.3% * 71.5%
Employer:
% Private for Profit 39.7% 33.8% 56.6% 51.8% 47.4%
% Private not for Profit 18.7% 21.2% 16.7% 19.4% 18.3%
% Self-Employed 14.3% 9.3% 9.4% 3.1% 10.3%
L % Government 27.3% 35.7% 17.4% 25.7% 24.1%
A Work Location:
B % In the County 39.3% 35.9% 40.9% 38.8% 39.6%
O % Inside the Beltway 27.1% 22.9% 32.7% 26.7% 28.7%
R % Outside the Beltway 12.2% 13.0% 8.2% 12.0% 10.9%
% Elsewhere in Maryland 11.9% 15.1% 13.4% 6.0% 11.4%
% to Washington, D.C. 41.2% 42.0% 35.0% 47.4% 40.4%
F % to Virginia 5.8% 6.1% 9.2% 5.9% 6.9%
O Work Trip:
R % Driving 69.8% 75.3% 61.2% 56.9% 64.6%
C % Alone 60.0% 63.7% 50.8% 48.9% 54.9%
E % Carpool 9.8% 11.5% 10.3% 8.0% 9.7%
% Public Transit or Rail 20.5% 21.2% 34.1% 35.5% 27.9%
% Walk/Bicycle/Other 3.3% 1.9% 2.5% 6.6% 3.6%
% Work at Home 6.5% 1.7% 2.2% 0.9% 3.8%
Access to Metrorail:
% Car 30.0% 11.3% 21.9% 6.4% 20.6%
% Ride-On/Metrobus 17.4% 34.5% 23.6% 16.3% 19.6%
% Walk/Bicycle 52.6% 54.2% 54.5% 77.3% 59.8%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

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Those of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Ages 16 and older and employed full- or part-time.

Table 11: Profile of Silver Spring/Takoma Park Combined Planning Area

 SUMMARY R ESULTS

Silver Spring/Takoma Park Combined Planning Area (cont.)

SINGLE-
FAMILY TOWN- GARDEN HIGH- ALL
DETACHED HOUSE APT. RISE TYPES

Households by Structure Type 9,795 790 9,390 7,960 27,935

% Total Households by Structure Type 35.1% 2.8% 33.6% 28.5% 100.0%
Average Household Size 2.76 2.60 2.23 1.83 2.31
Tenure:
% Rental 10.1% 20.2% 88.7% 94.9% 61.1%
Average Monthly Costs:
Homeowners $1,148 $1,011 * * $1,094
Renters $938 $760 $637 $765 $709
% in Same Home 5 Years Ago 67.2% 72.1% 39.1% 32.3% 48.0%
Median Years in Same Home 10 9 3 2 4
Average Age of Household Head 50.9 49.4 42.4 47.0 46.9
% Households with Foreign Born Head
H or Spouse 21.0% 30.8% 42.7% 32.8% 31.9%
O Households by Type:
U % Family Households 81.1% 71.4% 58.0% 43.6% 62.3%
S % Married-Couple 71.5% 52.5% 37.8% 34.2% 49.0%
I % Single-Parent 7.9% 17.3% 16.2% 6.7% 10.6%
N % Nonfamily Households 18.9% 28.6% 42.0% 56.4% 37.7%
G % Householder Living Alone 14.8% 23.2% 36.8% 53.0% 33.3%
Persons in Households:
% 1 Person 14.8% 23.2% 36.8% 53.0% 33.3%
% 2 Persons 36.6% 34.9% 32.8% 28.4% 33.0%
% 3 Persons 19.3% 19.5% 14.5% 8.7% 14.7%
% 4 Persons 19.7% 13.8% 7.2% 4.9% 11.1%
% 5+ Persons 9.6% 8.6% 8.7% 4.9% 7.9%
Average Number of Cars 1.8 1.7 1.1 1.0 1.4
% of Households with Computers 71.9% 62.4% 58.4% 47.0% 60.8%
% with Internet Connection 64.4% 55.9% 64.1% 66.3% 64.4%

1996 Household Income Distribution:

% Under $15,000 1.9% 1.9% 11.0% 12.2% 7.5%
% $15,000 to $29,999 8.0% 14.8% 23.2% 24.7% 17.5%
I % $30,000 to $49,999 15.7% 19.4% 36.7% 30.1% 26.4%
N % $50,000 to $69,999 20.2% 21.4% 23.0% 17.7% 20.5%
C % $70,000 to $99,999 21.4% 19.0% 5.4% 11.8% 13.6%
O % $100,000+ 32.8% 23.5% 0.7% 3.5% 14.4%
M 1996 Median Household Income $73,685 $59,135 $39,185 $36,320 $48,910
E % of Households Spending More Than
25% of Income on Housing Costs:
% Homeowners 16.2% 23.7% * * 20.7%
% Renters 23.2% 23.5% 33.1% 43.9% 36.8%

* Insufficient data for reliable estimates.

Source: 1997 Census Update Survey; Montgomery County Planning Dept, Research and Technology Center, February 2000.

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