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Ballenger Creek

Maryland · 24,999 residents · 10.796 sq mi
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Ballenger Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,385. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,999
+85%since 2000
from 13,518 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,316 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 1,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+13%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K10K16K22K28K1990201020202024Ballenger Creek
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,385
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,875
+61%since 2000
from $24,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,645
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(12,444)
Black19.4%(4,841)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(4,073)
Asian7.7%(1,915)
Other4.3%(1,082)
Diversity Score82.9%(20,728)
Diversity Score
83
+128%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballenger Creek, Maryland?

Ballenger Creek, Maryland has about 24,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ballenger Creek, Maryland earns about $94,385 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 $283,300, and the typical rent is about $1,645 a month.

How educated are people in Ballenger Creek, Maryland?

About 41.4% 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 10.3% 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 19,453 residents, a change of about 351 percent over that period.

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

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