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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ballenger Creek

Maryland · 13,518 residents · 10.796 sq mi
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Ballenger Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,558. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 7,972 residents. Median home value is $131,300. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,518
+144%since 1990
from 5,546 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,252 / sq mi
+144%since 1990
from 514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+5%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K10K16K22K28K1990201020202024Ballenger Creek
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,558
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,199 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,816
+40%since 1990
from $17,740 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$855
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $582 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
29.2% rent
2.3
−16%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,150)
Black5.4%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(67)
Asian0.8%(46)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,075)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(11,019)
Black10%(1,346)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(424)
Asian3.1%(416)
Diversity Score36.4%(4,922)
36
+88%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 32.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 91.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,518 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ballenger Creek, Maryland earns about $56,558 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 $131,300, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Ballenger Creek, Maryland?

About 33.1% 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 3.6% of people in Ballenger Creek, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ballenger Creek, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Ballenger Creek, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,972 residents, a change of about 144 percent over that period.

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

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