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Arbutus

Maryland · 20,483 residents · 6.526 sq mi
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Arbutus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,483
+2%since 2000
from 20,116 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,139 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
−1%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Arbutus
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,983
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,410
+22%since 2000
from $22,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,900
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+76%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(16,978)
Black6.2%(1,243)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(308)
Asian6.1%(1,225)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(6,368)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(15,685)
Black9.5%(1,946)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(598)
Asian8.6%(1,764)
Other3%(614)
Diversity Score50.3%(10,310)
Diversity Score
50
+59%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arbutus, Maryland?

Arbutus, Maryland has about 20,483 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arbutus, Maryland?

The typical household in Arbutus, Maryland earns about $59,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arbutus, Maryland expensive?

In Arbutus, Maryland, the median home is worth about $247,900, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Arbutus, Maryland?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arbutus, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arbutus, Maryland?

About 13.3% of people in Arbutus, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arbutus, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Arbutus, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 733 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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