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Braddock Heights

Maryland · 2,608 residents · 5.336 sq mi
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Braddock Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,281. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 2,019 residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $386,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,608
−44%since 2000
from 4,627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
489 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+18%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Braddock Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,281
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,932 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,499
+20%since 2000
from $29,621 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,149
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+74%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,385)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(81)
Asian2.4%(63)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(418)
Diversity Score
16
+66%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.9 min
+85%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock Heights, Maryland?

Braddock Heights, Maryland has about 2,608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Braddock Heights, Maryland earns about $88,281 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 $386,200, and the typical rent is about $1,149 a month.

How educated are people in Braddock Heights, Maryland?

About 42.2% 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 1.1% 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 2,170 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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