Tufton Farms / Big Spring, MD

Neighborhood

Demographics of Tufton Farms / Big Spring

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

81.5%

Households with Children

30.8%

School Enrollment K-12

375

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.4%
School Age (5-17): 16.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.8%
Working Age (35-54): 26.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.8%
Seniors (65+): 20.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 0.5%
High School / GED: 7.3%
Some College or Associate's: 10.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 81.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.4%
Single Parents: 3.4%
Couples & Adults: 57.6%
Living Alone: 11.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 5.4%
Black or African American: 6.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 40.2%
South Asian: 18.4%
Southeast Asian: 27.4%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 14.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 30.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 69.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.4%
Spanish: 2.1%
European & Indo-European: 4.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.9%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 72.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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