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Brunswick

Maryland · 7,762 residents · 3.275 sq mi
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Brunswick is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,133. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,762
+59%since 2000
from 4,894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,370 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Brunswick
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,133
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,929
+83%since 2000
from $20,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(4,474)
Black5.3%(257)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(784)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(5,794)
Black8.8%(681)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(644)
Asian2.2%(173)
Other6.8%(527)
Diversity Score53.9%(4,186)
Diversity Score
54
+236%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 32.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brunswick, Maryland?

Brunswick, Maryland has about 7,762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brunswick, Maryland?

The typical household in Brunswick, Maryland earns about $84,133 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brunswick, Maryland expensive?

In Brunswick, Maryland, the median home is worth about $245,000, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Brunswick, Maryland?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brunswick, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brunswick, Maryland?

About 10.7% of people in Brunswick, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brunswick, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Brunswick, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,645 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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