Shaft, MD

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Shaft Overview

281
TOTAL POPULATION
126
MALE POPULATION
155
FEMALE POPULATION
81.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
58.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$59,750
PER CAPITA INCOME
$178,145
AVG FAMILY INCOME
5.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
94.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
169
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Shaft

The most populous races in Shaft are , and White / Caucasian (281 | 100.0%).
Race in Shaft
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian281100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total281100.0%

Ancestry in Shaft

The most populous ancestries reported in Shaft are German (80 | 28.5%), Irish (44 | 15.7%), Welsh (35 | 12.5%), English (28 | 10.0%), and American (9 | 3.2%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Shaft residents.
Ancestry in Shaft
Ancestry# Population% Population
American93.2%
Austrian93.2%
English2810.0%
German8028.5%
Irish4415.7%
Italian72.5%
Welsh3512.5%
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Immigrants in Shaft

Immigrants in Shaft
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Shaft

Sex and Age in Shaft

The most populous age groups in Shaft are 60 to 64 Years (47 | 37.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (41 | 26.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Shaft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years22 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)7 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)8 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)32 (20.6%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)7 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years37 (29.4%)41 (26.5%)
60 to 64 Years47 (37.3%)8 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years8 (6.4%)29 (18.7%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years8 (6.4%)8 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.2%)
85 Years and over4 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)155 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Shaft

Median Family Size in Shaft

Median Family Size in Shaft
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple88 (100.0%)2.52
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families88 (100.0%)2.52

Median Household Size in Shaft

Median Household Size in Shaft
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple88 (67.2%)2.52
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family43 (32.8%)1.37
Total Households131 (100.0%)2.15

Household Size by Marriage Status in Shaft

Out of a total of 131 households in Shaft, 88 (67.2%) are family households, while 43 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 74, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 27.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Shaft
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-27 (20.6%)
2-Person Households74 (56.5%)16 (12.2%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households8 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households6 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (67.2%)43 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in Shaft

Fertility by Age in Shaft

Average fertility rate in Shaft is 140.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 320.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Shaft
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years8 (100.0%)320.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)140.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shaft

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Shaft
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Shaft

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Shaft
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)1,000.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total8 (100.0%)140.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shaft

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Shaft
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)

Income in Shaft

Income Overview in Shaft

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income281$59,750
Median Family Income88$178,145
Mean Family Income88$172,997
Median Household Income131$0
Mean Household Income131$128,853
Income Deficit88$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2815.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)28194.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2810.49

Earnings by Sex in Shaft

Average Earnings in Shaft are $76,411, $76,008 for men and $80,391 for women, a difference of 5.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Shaft
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male79 (46.2%)$76,008
Female92 (53.8%)$80,391
Total171 (100.0%)$76,411

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shaft

The most common earnings brackets in Shaft are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (31 | 39.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (32 | 34.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Shaft
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)15 (16.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)16 (17.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (7.6%)10 (10.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (39.2%)32 (34.8%)
$100,000+21 (26.6%)19 (20.6%)
Total79 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shaft

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Shaft
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$76,008$80,664

Family Income in Shaft

Family Income Brackets in Shaft

According to the Shaft family income data, there are 31 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Shaft
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000910.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999910.2%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,99944.5%
$75,000 to $99,99966.8%
$100,000 to $149,99989.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993135.2%
$200,000+2123.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shaft

2-person families (74 | 84.1%) account for the highest median family income in Shaft with $178,710 per family, while 2-person families (74 | 84.1%) have the highest median income of $89,355 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Shaft
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families74 (84.1%)$178,710
3-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
4-Person Families8 (9.1%)$0
5-Person Families6 (6.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total88 (100.0%)$178,145

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shaft

Family Income by Number of Earners in Shaft
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9 (10.2%)$0
1 Earner21 (23.9%)$0
2 Earners52 (59.1%)$0
3+ Earners6 (6.8%)$0
Total88 (100.0%)$178,145

Household Income in Shaft

Household Income Brackets in Shaft

With 31 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Shaft, accounting for 23.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Shaft
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00096.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992720.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99996.9%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999129.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991410.7%
$100,000 to $149,99986.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993123.7%
$200,000+2116.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Shaft

Household Income by Householder Age in Shaft
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years111 (84.7%)$0
65+ Years20 (15.3%)$0
Total131 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Shaft

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaft

With 7.1% poverty level for males and 21.9% for females among the residents of Shaft, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (10.7%) and 27 females (55.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)7 (17.9%)
55 to 64 Years9 (10.7%)27 (55.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (7.1%)34 (21.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaft

According to the poverty statistics in Shaft, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Shaft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)32 (82.1%)
55 to 64 Years75 (89.3%)22 (44.9%)
65 to 74 Years8 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total117 (92.9%)121 (78.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shaft

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Shaft show that 10.2% or 9 of the total 88 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 12.2%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Shaft
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children65 (87.8%)9 (12.2%)
1 or 2 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (89.8%)9 (10.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shaft

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Shaft
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shaft

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Shaft
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Shaft

Employment by Class of Employer in Shaft

Among the 154 employed individuals in Shaft, local government employees (55 | 35.7%), federal government employees (40 | 26.0%), and state government employees (32 | 20.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Shaft
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2314.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)42.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees5535.7%
State Government Employees3220.8%
Federal Government Employees4026.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total154100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Shaft

According to the labor force statistics for Shaft, out of the total population over 16 years of age (259), 65.3% or 169 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 15 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 7 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.7% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Shaft
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years32 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years43 (55.1%)6 (14.0%)
60 to 64 Years38 (69.1%)9 (23.7%)
65 to 74 Years19 (51.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (48.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (65.3%)15 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shaft

According to labor force statistics for Shaft, 68.9% of individuals (131) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (190) are in the labor force, with 11.5% or 15 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 94 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 65.2% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Shaft
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma23 (57.5%)26 (65.2%)
College / Associate Degree14 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (68.9%)22 (11.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Shaft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shaft are Community & Social Service (50 | 32.5%), Education, Arts & Media (32 | 20.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (21 | 13.6%), Computers & Mathematics (21 | 13.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (19 | 12.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Shaft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Shaft, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Shaft
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)21 (23.3%)69 (76.7%)
Total (Overall)62 (40.3%)92 (59.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Shaft are Security & Protection (31 | 20.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (31 | 20.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 7.1%).
Services Occupations in Shaft

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Shaft
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)35 (83.3%)7 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)62 (40.3%)92 (59.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Shaft are Sales & Related (8 | 5.2%), and Office & Administration (6 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Shaft

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Shaft
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Office & Administration6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Total (Overall)62 (40.3%)92 (59.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Shaft

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Shaft
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)62 (40.3%)92 (59.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Shaft are , and Production (8 | 5.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Shaft

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Shaft
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)62 (40.3%)92 (59.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Shaft

Employment Industries in Shaft

The major employment industries in Shaft include Public Administration (77 | 50.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (40 | 26.0%), Educational Services (18 | 11.7%), Administrative & Support (11 | 7.1%), and Retail Trade (8 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in Shaft

Employment Industries by Sex in Shaft

The Shaft industries that see more men than women are Public Administration (75.3%), and Administrative & Support (36.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Shaft
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration58 (75.3%)19 (24.7%)
Total62 (40.3%)92 (59.7%)

Education in Shaft

School Enrollment in Shaft

School Enrollment in Shaft
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School22100.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total22100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shaft

Out of a total of 22 students who are enrolled in schools in Shaft, 14 (63.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 8 (36.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (63.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8 (36.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Shaft
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8 (36.4%)14 (63.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (36.4%)14 (63.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shaft

Arts & humanities (32 | 19.8%), social sciences (31 | 19.1%), education (31 | 19.1%), physical & health sciences (21 | 13.0%), and science & technology (19 | 11.7%) are the most common fields of study among 162 individuals in Shaft who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Shaft
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural84.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2113.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences3119.1%
Engineering106.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1911.7%
Business00.0%
Education3119.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History106.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities3219.8%
Total162100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Shaft

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shaft

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Shaft are males with 3 vehicles (31, accounting for 50.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (40, making up 33.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Shaft
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)10 (10.9%)
2 Vehicles25 (40.3%)19 (20.6%)
3 Vehicles31 (50.0%)40 (43.5%)
4 Vehicles6 (9.7%)15 (16.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)8 (8.7%)
Total62 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Shaft

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Shaft are 20 to 24 minutes (50 commuters, 32.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (40 commuters, 26.0%), and 25 to 29 minutes (32 commuters, 20.8%).
Commute Time in Shaft
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes4026.0%
10 to 14 Minutes85.2%
15 to 19 Minutes149.1%
20 to 24 Minutes5032.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3220.8%
30 to 34 Minutes106.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Shaft

The most common commute times in Shaft are 20 to 24 minutes (35 commuters, 56.5%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (32 commuters, 34.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Shaft
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes21 (33.9%)19 (20.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (8.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes6 (9.7%)8 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes35 (56.5%)15 (16.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)32 (34.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shaft

The most frequent times of departure to work in Shaft are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (52, 83.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (32, 34.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Shaft
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10 (16.1%)19 (20.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)32 (34.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM52 (83.9%)10 (10.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)24 (26.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)7 (7.6%)
Total62 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Shaft

Occupancy by Ownership in Shaft

Of the total 131 dwellings in Shaft, owner-occupied units account for 131 (100.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 0 (0.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Shaft
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units131100.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units00.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units131100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Shaft

Occupancy by Household Size in Shaft
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2720.6%
2-Person Household9068.7%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household1410.7%
Total Housing Units131100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shaft

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Shaft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shaft

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Shaft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shaft

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Shaft
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years00.0%
55 to 64 Years11184.7%
65 to 74 Years86.1%
75 to 84 Years86.1%
85 Years and Over43.0%
Total131100.0%

Housing Finances in Shaft

Median Income by Occupancy in Shaft

Median Income by Occupancy in Shaft
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied131 (100.0%)$0
Renter-Occupied0 (0.0%)$0
Average131 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shaft

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Shaft
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more52 (39.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shaft

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Shaft
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3008 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49913 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99936 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49960 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Shaft

Housing Structures in Shaft

Housing Structures in Shaft
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached131100.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total131100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shaft

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Shaft
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shaft

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Shaft
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms41 (31.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms21 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms69 (52.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shaft

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Shaft
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas46 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas67 (51.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity8 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene10 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Shaft

Household Vehicle Usage in Shaft
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle17 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles34 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles53 (40.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Shaft

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Shaft

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6962
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$950$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shaft

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Shaft
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)9 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99940 (58.0%)22 (35.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99921 (30.4%)31 (50.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shaft

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Shaft
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99927 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)9 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (11.6%)8 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)6 (9.7%)
$150,000 or more21 (30.4%)8 (12.9%)
Total69 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shaft

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Shaft
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8 (11.6%)163,750 (264,112.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (30.4%)16 (25.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (5.8%)15 (24.2%)
4.0x or more36 (52.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shaft

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Shaft
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (58.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49921 (30.4%)9 (14.5%)
Total69 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Shaft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaft
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shaft

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Shaft
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shaft

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Shaft
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00043 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99917 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99951 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaft

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Shaft
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years8 (36.4%)22 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years52 (39.1%)81 (60.9%)
65 to 74 Years18 (48.6%)37 (100.0%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total103 (36.6%)229 (81.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shaft

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Shaft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (10.7%)35 (39.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Shaft

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Shaft: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Shaft: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Shaft: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (10.7%)8 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Shaft: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)27 (30.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Shaft: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Shaft

Computing Device Access in Shaft

Computing Device Access in Shaft
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9572.5%
Smartphone12797.0%
Tablet5239.7%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total131100.0%

Internet Access in Shaft

Internet Access in Shaft
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home12797.0%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet43.0%
Total131100.0%

Shaft Summary

Shaft is a small unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is situated in the northern part of the county, approximately 10 miles north of the county seat of Rockville. The community is bordered by the towns of Poolesville to the north, Germantown to the east, and Gaithersburg to the south.

History

The area that is now Shaft was first settled in the late 1700s by German and English immigrants. The community was originally known as “Shaft’s Crossroads”, named after the intersection of two major roads, Shaft Road and Germantown Road. The area was primarily agricultural, with small farms and orchards dotting the landscape.
In the early 1900s, the area began to experience rapid growth as the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area expanded. The community was incorporated as a town in 1952, and the name was officially changed to Shaft.

Geography

Shaft is located in the northern part of Montgomery County, approximately 10 miles north of the county seat of Rockville. The community is bordered by the towns of Poolesville to the north, Germantown to the east, and Gaithersburg to the south.
The terrain of Shaft is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the community. The area is heavily wooded, with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees. The community is located in the Piedmont region of Maryland, and is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Economy

The economy of Shaft is largely based on the service industry. The community is home to a variety of restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses. The area also has a number of small manufacturing companies, as well as a few larger corporations.
The community is also home to a number of government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Shaft was 8,845. The racial makeup of the community was 79.3% White, 11.2% African American, 4.2% Asian, and 4.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was $90,845, and the median home value was $400,000.
The majority of the population is employed in the service industry, with a smaller percentage employed in manufacturing and government. The unemployment rate in Shaft is lower than the national average, at 4.2%.

Conclusion

Shaft is a small unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is situated in the northern part of the county, approximately 10 miles north of the county seat of Rockville. The community is bordered by the towns of Poolesville to the north, Germantown to the east, and Gaithersburg to the south. The economy of Shaft is largely based on the service industry, with a variety of restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses. The population of Shaft is 8,845, with a median household income of $90,845 and a median home value of $400,000. The unemployment rate in Shaft is lower than the national average, at 4.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Shaft?
Total Population of Shaft is 281.
What is the Total Male Population of Shaft?
Total Male Population of Shaft is 126.
What is the Total Female Population of Shaft?
Total Female Population of Shaft is 155.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Shaft?
There are 81.29 Males per 100 Females in Shaft.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Shaft?
There are 123.02 Females per 100 Males in Shaft.
What is the Median Population Age in Shaft?
Median Population Age in Shaft is 58.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Shaft
Average Family Size in Shaft is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Shaft
Average Household Size in Shaft is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Shaft?
Per Capita income in Shaft is $59,750.
What is the Median Family Income in Shaft?
Median Family Income in Shaft is $178,145.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Shaft?
Income or Wage Gap in Shaft is 5.5%.
Women in Shaft earn 94.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Shaft?
Inequality or Gini Index in Shaft is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Shaft?
There are 169 People in the Labor Forcein in Shaft.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Shaft?
65.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Shaft.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Shaft?
Unemployment Rate in Shaft is 8.9%.