Charles County, Maryland

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Population (2022 est)

Total
170,102
Children
40,824
(under 18)
(24%)
Seniors
22,624
(over 65)
(13.3%)


Median Household Income (2021)
$107,808


Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
(SY 2022 – 2023)

11 eligible public schools
0 participating public schools


Total Enrollment
Free Meals Enrollment
Reduced-Price Meals Enrollment
Free and Reduced % of Total
27,764
11,093
1,715
46%

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
(State Fiscal Year 2023)

15,473 average participants / month


Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
(State Fiscal Year 2022)

67.81% of eligible people enrolled
3,986 participants

– 1,176 women
– 609 infants (under 1)
– 2,201 children (ages 1 – 5)


Sources