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Berwyn Heights

Maryland · 3,345 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Berwyn Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,345
+14%since 2000
from 2,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,813 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Berwyn Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,750
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,696
+54%since 2000
from $25,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,357
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,130 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(2,008)
Black11.6%(340)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(242)
Asian8.6%(252)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(1,733)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,279)
Black12%(402)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(1,200)
Asian8%(266)
Other5.6%(188)
Diversity Score87.4%(2,924)
Diversity Score
87
+48%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
35.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berwyn Heights, Maryland?

Berwyn Heights, Maryland has about 3,345 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Berwyn Heights, Maryland earns about $115,750 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 $325,100, and the typical rent is about $2,357 a month.

How educated are people in Berwyn Heights, Maryland?

About 38.5% 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 3.9% of people in Berwyn Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berwyn Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Berwyn Heights, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 393 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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