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Braddock Heights

Maryland · 3,075 residents · 5.336 sq mi
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Braddock Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,438. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 1,552 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $398,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,075
−34%since 2000
from 4,627 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
576 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+17%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Braddock Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,040
+59%since 2000
from $29,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$984
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
13.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,590)
Black2.4%(75)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(231)
Asian2%(63)
Other0.4%(13)
Diversity Score29.2%(897)
Diversity Score
29
+203%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braddock Heights, Maryland?

Braddock Heights, Maryland has about 3,075 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Braddock Heights, Maryland earns about $103,438 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 $398,600, and the typical rent is about $984 a month.

How educated are people in Braddock Heights, Maryland?

About 45.3% 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 1.6% 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 1,703 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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