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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ballenger Creek

Maryland · 5,546 residents · 10.796 sq mi
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Ballenger Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,199. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 7,972 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $113,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,546
−59%vs 2000
vs 13,518 in 2000
1990 – 2024
514 / sq mi
−59%vs 2000
vs 1,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 31.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K10K16K22K28K1990201020202024Ballenger Creek
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,199
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,558 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,740
−29%vs 2000
vs $24,816 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$113,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $131,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$582
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $855 in 2000
US average: $450
73.9%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
26.1% rent
2.8
+19%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(11,019)
Black10%(1,346)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(424)
Asian3.1%(416)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(4,922)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,150)
Black5.4%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(67)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other0.9%(51)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,075)
19
−47%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballenger Creek, Maryland?

Ballenger Creek, Maryland has about 5,546 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ballenger Creek, Maryland?

The typical household in Ballenger Creek, Maryland earns about $41,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballenger Creek, Maryland expensive?

In Ballenger Creek, Maryland, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Ballenger Creek, Maryland?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ballenger Creek, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballenger Creek, Maryland?

About 1.2% of people in Ballenger Creek, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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