The following is a breakdown of the population of White Cottage City, Maryland. It includes all households, whether renter-occupied or owner-occupied. The population of the town is spread out, with 23.7% being under the age of 18, 7.7% under the age of 25, and 28.4% between the ages of 25 and 44 and 45 and 64. One in every five residents is over 65, making the median age about 40.
The population of Cottage City is 1,356, making it the ninth most populous city in the US. This city has a median household income of $48,750. The percentage of residents living below the poverty line is 1.6%. Cottage City is home to two universities, one public school, and a community college. There are also more than 1,300 businesses in the city. White Cottage City is an excellent place to start if you're interested in living near the water.
While only 1.2% of the total population lives in poverty, that percentage is lower in neighboring communities like Upper Marlboro and Maryland City. Cottage City has a median household income of $67,292, with 62.5% of residents employed in government. In addition to that, 65.0% of households in Cottage City are self-employed, while 35.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. Of all the housing units in Cottage City, 39.2% were built before 1940.