Chatham / Brinkleigh, MD

Neighborhood

Demographics of Chatham / Brinkleigh

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

71.4%

Households with Children

43.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,014

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): 23.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 10.5%
Working Age (35-54): 28.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.2%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

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: 5.3%
High School / GED: 11.1%
Some College or Associate's: 12.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 71.5%

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: 38.7%
Single Parents: 4.3%
Couples & Adults: 43.1%
Living Alone: 13.9%

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: 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
Asian: 31.5%
Black or African American: 6.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
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: 46.8%
South Asian: 45.6%
Southeast Asian: 2.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 5.3%

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: 37.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 61.5%

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: 35.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 50.4%
Caribbean: 1.5%
Other Black: 12.7%

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: 43.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 16.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.1%

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: 72.6%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 10.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 14.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.1%

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: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 9.8%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 70.1%

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

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