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Baltimore

Maryland · 585,708 residents · 80.946 sq mi
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Baltimore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,164. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,300. Households here earn about 40% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585,708
−10%since 2000
from 651,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,236 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 8,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
557K606K655K703K752K1990201020202024Baltimore
2024573K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,164
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,699
+93%since 2000
from $16,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Baltimore on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31%(201,566)
Black64%(417,009)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11,061)
Asian1.5%(9,824)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(386,489)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(157,296)
Black57.3%(335,615)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(45,927)
Asian3.6%(21,020)
Other3.3%(19,104)
Diversity Score72.7%(425,702)
Diversity Score
73
+22%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Baltimore

Belair-EdisonBereaBetter WaverlyBroadway EastBrooklynCantonCanton Industrial AreaCentral Park HeightsCherry HillCheswoldeColdstream Homestead MontebelloEdnor Gardens-LakesideFrankfordGlenGlenham-BelfordHampdenHarford-Echodale - Perring ParkwayHarlem ParkLauravilleLocust Point Industrial AreaMiddle EastMorrell ParkNew Southwest - Mount ClareOldPatterson ParkPatterson ParkPenrose-Fayette Street OutreachReservoir HillSeton HillUpper Fells PointUptonWalbrookWalthersonNeighborhoods in Baltimore
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baltimore, Maryland?

Baltimore, Maryland has about 585,708 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Baltimore, Maryland earns about $52,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $167,300, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Baltimore, Maryland?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baltimore, Maryland?

About 20.0% of people in Baltimore, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baltimore, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Baltimore, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150,306 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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