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Braddock Heights

Maryland · 2,892 residents · 5.336 sq mi
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Braddock Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,000. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 1,735 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $537,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,892
−37%since 2000
from 4,627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
542 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+16%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Braddock Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,932 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,059
+123%since 2000
from $29,621 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+29%since 2010
from 0.291 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$537,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+73%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,391)
Black1.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(80)
Asian1%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(446)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,554)
Black2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(151)
Asian1.1%(32)
Other3.4%(98)
Diversity Score27%(780)
Diversity Score
27
+180%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock Heights, Maryland?

Braddock Heights, Maryland has about 2,892 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Braddock Heights, Maryland earns about $124,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braddock Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Braddock Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $537,700.

How educated are people in Braddock Heights, Maryland?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Braddock Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braddock Heights, Maryland?

About 1.5% of people in Braddock Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braddock Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Braddock Heights, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,886 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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