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Cost of living in Fort Meade summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Meade. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Meade is 145 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Meade is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median income in Fort Meade is $103,261.
Fort Meade's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Meade Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Meade | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 228 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Meade, MD Weather
The average high in Fort Meade is 65.6° and the average low is 44.9°.
There are 73.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.7 inches of precipitation each year with 16.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Meade |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Meade Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Meade
The current population in Fort Meade is 11,225. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,225 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 10,477 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 10,011 | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 11,253 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 11,340 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 10,873 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 10,297 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 10,088 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 9,730 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 10,137 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 9,809 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 10,369 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 10,712 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 10,977 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 10,910 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Meade
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Fort Meade is:
40.7% White with 4,565 White residents.
22.7% African American with 2,546 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 676 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 64 Other residents.
11.8% Two Or More with 1,319 Two Or More residents.
18.1% Hispanic with 2,028 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Meade | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.7% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 11.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Meade
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Fort Meade is 43.9% female with 4,924 female residents.
Fort Meade is 56.1% male with 6,300 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Meade | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 56.1% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Meade for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Meade completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Meade | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Meade, Maryland
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1.0% of households in Fort Meade earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Fort Meade earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.4% of households in Fort Meade earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Fort Meade earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Fort Meade earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Fort Meade earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Fort Meade earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.6% of households in Fort Meade earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Fort Meade earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.0% of households in Fort Meade earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Meade | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.4% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.6% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.0% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
