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Calvert County, MD market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Calvert County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 94,484
- +1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 33,465
- Median household income
- $133,922
- +22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $460,200
- Jobs located here
- 21,372
- Highest market score
- 87
- Clothing and shoe stores, #51 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 94,484 people live in Calvert County, in 33,465 households. Population estimates show Calvert County grew 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Calvert County is $133,922 a year, 66% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Calvert County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 160, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (115, still above the U.S.).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Calvert County are for gas stations (87), clothing and shoe stores (87) and optometrists and eye clinics (85). Calvert County ranks #51 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
Calvert County is part of the Lexington Park metro area. For its number of households, Calvert County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (95% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing and shoe stores (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Calvert County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Calvert County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 87 | #51 of 2,087 | 21 | 6.3 | $4.1M | 323 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 87 | #51 of 2,358 | 21 | 6.3 | $5.9M | 249 | 24 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 85 | #14 of 1,302 | 8 | 2.4 | $6.2M | 198 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 85 | #48 of 2,063 | 23 | 6.9 | $7.6M | 206 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 85 | #124 of 2,272 | 29 | 8.7 | $3.6M | 288 | 21 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 84 | #76 of 2,210 | 33 | 9.9 | $2.6M | 297 | 11 |
| Chiropractors | 83 | #33 of 1,490 | 11 | 3.3 | $4.5M | 189 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 83 | #62 of 1,889 | 26 | 7.8 | $6.8M | 163 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 82 | #73 of 1,530 | 9 | 2.7 | $4.6M | 185 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 80 | #71 of 1,792 | 27 | 8.1 | $1.6M | 120 | 5 |
| Pet stores | 79 | #62 of 974 | 7 | 2.1 | $6.2M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Property management | 78 | #44 of 910 | 5 | 1.5 | Index only | 232 | 10 |
| House cleaning | 77 | #59 of 847 | 9 | 2.7 | $7.3M | 114 | 10 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 76 | #116 of 1,327 | 9 | 2.7 | $4.6M | 150 | 8 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #221 of 2,405 | 156 | 46.6 | $1.1M | 170 | 53 |
| Pest control | 75 | #51 of 699 | 5 | 1.5 | $13.2M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 75 | #127 of 1,771 | 26 | 7.8 | $2.5M | 151 | 43 |
| Barbershops | 75 | #138 of 1,356 | 14 | 4.2 | $2.9M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 75 | #230 of 2,405 | 278 | 83.1 | $632K | 170 | 132 |
| Grocery stores | 75 | #284 of 2,070 | 13 | 3.9 | $18.8M | 203 | 15 |
| Veterinarians | 74 | #198 of 1,485 | 13 | 3.9 | $3.3M | 122 | 9 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 73 | #169 of 1,493 | 12 | 3.6 | $5.5M | 187 | 33 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #293 of 2,222 | 31 | 9.3 | $5.7M | 186 | 68 |
| Auto repair and car care | 72 | #300 of 2,401 | 119 | 35.6 | $351K | 131 | 48 |
| Convenience stores | 72 | #370 of 2,261 | 29 | 8.7 | $8.4M | 107 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 72 | #382 of 2,402 | 56 | 16.7 | $4.4M | 129 | 24 |
| Roofing and gutters | 71 | #153 of 1,177 | 17 | 5.1 | $7.6M | 90 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 71 | #211 of 1,451 | 15 | 4.5 | $2.8M | 110 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 71 | #230 of 2,088 | 48 | 14.3 | $877K | 132 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 70 | #271 of 2,200 | 38 | 11.4 | $1.1M | 129 | 20 |
| Pizza | 70 | #300 of 2,090 | 25 | 7.5 | $7M | 138 | 68 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #340 of 2,339 | 45 | 13.4 | $899K | 209 | 27 |
| Auto repair shops | 68 | #422 of 2,378 | 72 | 21.5 | $580K | 130 | 38 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 67 | #219 of 1,334 | 17 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 123 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 67 | #314 of 1,656 | 18 | 5.4 | $2.8M | 155 | 45 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 63 | #398 of 1,461 | 13 | 3.9 | $3.3M | 130 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #417 of 1,769 | 31 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 149 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 61 | #598 of 2,385 | 117 | 35.0 | $346K | 163 | 49 |
| Electricians | 60 | #348 of 1,160 | 8 | 2.4 | $16.2M | 135 | 50 |
| Funeral homes | 60 | #480 of 1,472 | 8 | 2.4 | $633K | 93 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 53 | #827 of 1,886 | 42 | 12.6 | $1.2M | 120 | 30 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 53 | #1,059 of 2,394 | 260 | 77.7 | $191K | 125 | 98 |
| Physical therapy | 51 | #702 of 1,422 | 28 | 8.4 | $1.8M | 74 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 50 | #853 of 1,707 | 29 | 8.7 | $4.5M | 94 | 55 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,022 of 2,057 | 54 | 16.1 | $2.4M | 99 | 108 |
| Nail salons | 47 | #780 of 1,328 | 24 | 7.2 | $1.7M | 101 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #933 of 1,611 | 37 | 11.1 | $716K | 71 | 27 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 43 | #576 of 887 | 28 | 8.4 | Index only | 59 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,484 of 2,176 | 125 | 37.4 | Index only | 95 | 40 |
| Real estate | 40 | #1,635 of 2,229 | 163 | 48.7 | Index only | 91 | 69 |
| Home inspectors | 32 | #345 of 415 | 5 | 1.5 | Index only | 49 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $21.5M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $10.5M | 259 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $28.7M | 183 | 5 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $13.9M | 101 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $24.8M | Too few | 3 |
Household spending in Calvert County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $41.7M | $1,247 | 130 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $124.6M | $3,724 | 143 |
| Food away from home | $175.7M | $5,250 | 129 |
| Groceries | $244.9M | $7,319 | 116 |
| Personal care products and services | $40.5M | $1,209 | 120 |
| Child care and other personal services | $26.5M | $791 | 136 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $42.1M | $1,258 | 128 |
| Medical and dental services | $49.6M | $1,484 | 115 |
| Pets | $43.1M | $1,287 | 142 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $86.2M | $2,574 | 125 |
| Vehicle insurance | $104.8M | $3,130 | 160 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $129.4M | $3,866 | 128 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $65.9M | $1,968 | 139 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $645.7M | $19,294 | 116 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Calvert County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 94,484+1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 33,465
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 87%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 213 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 442
- Median household income
- $133,922+22.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $158,598
- Median home value
- $460,200
- Jobs located here
- 21,372
- Daytime population
- 79,245Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Calvert County, MD growing?
Population estimates put Calvert County at 94,484 people in 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 33,465 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Calvert County, MD spend?
Households in Calvert County spend about $645.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $244.9M on groceries and $175.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Calvert County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 160, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (115, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Calvert County, MD?
Of the business types scored in Calvert County, gas stations (87), clothing and shoe stores (87) and optometrists and eye clinics (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #51 of 2,358 scored counties.
How does Calvert County, MD compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Calvert County is $133,922, 66% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $460,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (95% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing and shoe stores (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Calvert County, each ranked against other counties.
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