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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burtonsville

Maryland · 7,305 residents · 7.837 sq mi
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Burtonsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,241. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $181,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,305
+25%since 1990
from 5,853 in 1990
1990 – 2024
932 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 747 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+14%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K8K10K11K1990201020202024Burtonsville
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,241
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,861 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,614
+21%since 1990
from $21,943 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$181,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$913
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $771 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(4,619)
Black9.9%(582)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(180)
Asian10.4%(608)
Diversity Score49.2%(2,878)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(3,573)
Black25.2%(1,844)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(409)
Asian17.6%(1,286)
Diversity Score80.5%(5,884)
81
+64%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burtonsville, Maryland?

Burtonsville, Maryland has about 7,305 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burtonsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Burtonsville, Maryland earns about $73,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burtonsville, Maryland expensive?

In Burtonsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $181,900, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Burtonsville, Maryland?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burtonsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burtonsville, Maryland?

About 2.5% of people in Burtonsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burtonsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Burtonsville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,452 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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