Indian Head, Maryland
Indian Head: Town in Charles County, Maryland, United States
About
Indian Head is a town located in the county of Charles in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,844 and a population density of 1,205 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,787 inhabitants.
The town was created 104 years ago in 1919.
Quick Facts about Indian Head
| Population : | 3,787 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Charles County |
| Postal code : | 20640 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Area : | 3.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 105 feet / 32 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1920 (104 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:39:28 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,187 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Indian Head is located at 38°36'0"N 77°9'44"W (38.6001200, -77.1622000).
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Official website of Indian Head
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Indian Head decreased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,844 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,924 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,912 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,914 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,862 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,842 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,804 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,801 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,806 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,802 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,787 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 263,670 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 274,525 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 274,534 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 274,549 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 71.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 12,325 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 128,930 |
Indian Head zip code is 20640.
County name: Charles, County
fips: 24017
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 128,930 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $217,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,013 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $906 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,120 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 667 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 99,850 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,008,546 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,969,273 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 285,412 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,292,714 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,586 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,110 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,284 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 6,187 |
| 2019 total employment : | 110,453 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 4,638,036 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 17,834 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 21,211 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,850 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,026 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,969 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 15,444 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,425 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 18,637 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 494.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 555.70 |
Best Things to Do in Indian Head
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Other Places in Indian Head
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People born in Indian Head (2)
People born in Indian Head, including poet Katherine Hoskins, admiral Norvell G. Ward, .
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Schools in Indian Head
College & universities near Indian Head, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480930 | Paul Mitchell the School-Woodbridge | Woodbridge (VA) | 22192 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Indian Head, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| QAN | Quantico | 550 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Indian Head
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Post Office | Indian Head (MD) | 20640 |
Other cities in Charles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charles County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 67,752 | Census designated place |
| Saint Charles | 36,376 | City in St. |
| Bennsville | 11,923 | Census designated place in Maryland, United States |
| La Plata | 9,800 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Bryans Road | 7,244 | Census designated place |
| Middletown | 4,910 | Town in Maryland, USA |
| Potomac Heights | 1,117 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Indian Head distances to largest Maryland cities
