Demographics & People — Carney, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 28,624 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~27,700 |
| Median Age | 39.8 |
| Total Households | 12,375 |
| Family Households | 7,216 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5018 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,953 |
| Black or African American | 5,267 |
| Asian | 2,701 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,266 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,827 |
| German | 6,557 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,035 |
| Irish | 3,847 |
| English | 3,116 |
| Italian | 1,992 |
| Polish | 1,508 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,175 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 941 |
| American | 836 |
Language
| English Only | 23,054 |
| Spanish | 673 |
| Population 5+ | 26,940 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,669 |
| Population 18+ | 23,288 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carney, Maryland.