Demographics & People — Shady Side, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,460 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 49.8 |
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| Total Households | 1,910 |
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| Family Households | 1,400 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2585 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,743 |
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| Black or African American | 436 |
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| Asian | 10 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 193 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,577 |
| Irish | 1,026 |
| German | 831 |
| Other groups | 799 |
| English | 520 |
| Polish | 389 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| French (except Basque) | 137 |
| Pennsylvania German | 121 |
| Scottish | 112 |
Language
| English Only | 4,083 |
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| Spanish | 201 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,328 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 306 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,969 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shady Side, Maryland.
