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Arbutus

Maryland · 21,655 residents · 6.526 sq mi
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Arbutus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,598. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,655
+8%since 2000
from 20,116 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,318 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−4%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Arbutus
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,598
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,246
+70%since 2000
from $22,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(13,657)
Black11.9%(2,569)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,057)
Asian14.3%(3,093)
Other4.1%(890)
Diversity Score68.5%(14,823)
Diversity Score
68
+116%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arbutus, Maryland?

Arbutus, Maryland has about 21,655 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arbutus, Maryland?

The typical household in Arbutus, Maryland earns about $78,598 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 $240,600, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Arbutus, Maryland?

About 32.7% 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 14.0% 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 1,905 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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