All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Gender
In Calvert County, the population consists of 46,107 males (49.84%) and 46,408 females (50.16%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Calvert County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $70,077 for males and $42,247 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $90,136 for males and $67,893 for females.
- In Calvert County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $70,077 for males and $42,247 for females.
- In Calvert County, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $90,136, while females earned $67,893, leading to a 25% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 75 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This analysis indicates a widening gender pay gap, showing a substantial income disparity where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same roles.
![Calvert County, MD gender based income disparity Line chart showing the annual median income trends in Calvert County, MD for males and females across four employment categories: (1) Males in full-time year-round positions, (2) Males in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types), (3) Females in full-time year-round positions, and (4) Females in non-full-time roles (part-time and other employment types).](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/calvert-county-md-income-by-gender.jpeg)
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Race
In Calvert County, the population is predominantly White, constituting 79.26% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $122,627.
- In Calvert County, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Some Other Race households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $171,023. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Calvert County, Some Other Race households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Calvert County, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $2,214(1.84%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $120,413 in 2012 and $122,627 in 2022.
- In Calvert County, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $12,622(16.27%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $77,588 in 2012 and $90,210 in 2022.
![Calvert County, MD median household income diversity across racial categories The bar chart shows Calvert County, MD median household income across all racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/calvert-county-md-median-household-income-by-race.jpeg)
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Year by year
Calvert County, MD median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Calvert County increased by $7,462 (6.09%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 7 years and declined for 4 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2018 to 2019, when the median household income increased by 3,581 (from $121,934 to $125,515). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2011 to 2012, when the median household income decreased by 3,241 (from $121,580 to $118,339).
- It then further increased to $171,311 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.3615, it is evident that income distribution in Calvert County, MD exihibits characterstics of moderate equality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $142,834. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $63,819.
![Calvert County, MD median household income trend (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) The line chart shows Calvert County, MD median household income from 2010 to 2021. The orange line represents Census Bureau data for median household income (without adjusting for any inflation), while the blue line shows inflation-adjusted median household income for 2022.](https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/calvert-county-md-median-household-income-trend.jpeg)
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)