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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Berwyn Heights

Maryland · 2,942 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Berwyn Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,744. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $144,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,942
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,952 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,233 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,247 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+8%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Berwyn Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,744
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,707 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,793
+33%since 1990
from $19,326 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $128,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
13.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,659)
Black2.5%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(96)
Asian7.4%(219)
Diversity Score29%(857)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(2,008)
Black11.6%(340)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(242)
Asian8.6%(252)
Diversity Score58.9%(1,733)
Diversity Score
59
+103%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−13%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwyn Heights, Maryland?

Berwyn Heights, Maryland has about 2,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Berwyn Heights, Maryland?

The typical household in Berwyn Heights, Maryland earns about $65,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berwyn Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Berwyn Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $144,000, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Berwyn Heights, Maryland?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Berwyn Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berwyn Heights, Maryland?

About 5.5% of people in Berwyn Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berwyn Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Berwyn Heights, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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