The Town FilesCharles County, Maryland
170,527 people. The median home is worth $428,500 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $122,816.
Towns in Charles County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 81,410 | $407,600 | $116,089 | 36.1 |
| Bensville | 15,288 | $521,300 | $170,072 | 39.3 |
| La Plata | 10,159 | $428,400 | $121,208 | 41.7 |
| Bryans Road | 8,650 | $377,300 | $118,361 | 37.8 |
| Indian Head | 3,894 | $303,700 | $89,063 | 38.6 |
People and housing
| Charles County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $428,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,920 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $122,816 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
43,087 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,436 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 967 storm events in Charles County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Charles County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).