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Burkittsville

Maryland · 145 residents (2025 est.) · 0.454 sq mi
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Burkittsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $569,400. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
−21%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
297 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.7
+45%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:145 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1171451732002281990201020202024Burkittsville
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,682
+164%since 2000
from $24,919 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+7%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,400
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+87%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(162)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(125)
Black2.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(7)
Diversity Score17.4%(24)
Diversity Score
17
+39%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burkittsville, Maryland?

Burkittsville, Maryland has about 135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burkittsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Burkittsville, Maryland earns about $93,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burkittsville, Maryland expensive?

In Burkittsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $569,400, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Burkittsville, Maryland?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burkittsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burkittsville, Maryland?

About 6.7% of people in Burkittsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burkittsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Burkittsville, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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