Maryland

Calvert

92,783
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Calvert

Calvert, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,652. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 92,783.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on St. Leonard's Creek — Second Action (Jun 26 1814), Action at Pigs Point (Patuxent River), Raid on St. Leonard's Creek (Second Action), and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202092,783
201088,737
200074,563
199051,372
198034,638
197020,682
196015,826
195012,100
194010,484
19309,528
19209,744
191010,325
190010,223
18909,860
188010,538
18709,865
186010,447
18509,646
18409,229
18308,900
18208,073
18108,005
18008,297
17908,652
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Calvert

Military engagements that took place in Calvert, Maryland.

Raid on St. Leonard's Creek — Second Action (Jun 26 1814)
1814
Action at Pigs Point (Patuxent River)
1814
Raid on St. Leonard's Creek (Second Action)
1814
Raid on St. Leonard's Creek — First Action (Jun 1814)
1814
Destruction of Barney's Flotilla
1814

Historic places in Calvert

National Register of Historic Places listings in Calvert, Maryland.

Lore, J. C., Oyster House
Solomons
Cedar Hill
Barstow
Lyons, Joseph D., House
Sunderland
Christ Church
Port Republic
Middleham Chapel
Lusby
Cornehill
Parran
Drum Point Lighthouse
Solomons Island
All Saints' Church
Lower Marlboro
La Veille
Mutual
Morgan Hill Farm
Lusby
Preston-on-the-Patuxent
Johnstown
Willow Glenn
Barstow
Cove Point Lighthouse
Cove Point
Patterson Archeological and Historic District
St. Leonards
Grahame House
Lower Marlboro
TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye)
Solomons
Maidstone
Owings
Linden
Prince Frederick
Taney Place
Adeline
Chesapeake Beach Railway Station
Chesapeake Beach

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Frequently asked about Calvert

When does Calvert first appear in the US census?
Calvert, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,652.
What is the population of Calvert?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Calvert had a recorded population of 92,783.
Were any battles fought in Calvert?
5 documented military engagements took place in Calvert, including Raid on St. Leonard's Creek — Second Action (Jun 26 1814), Action at Pigs Point (Patuxent River), Raid on St. Leonard's Creek (Second Action).
How many historic places are in Calvert?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Calvert, Maryland.
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