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Burtonsville

Maryland · 8,323 residents · 7.837 sq mi
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Burtonsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% 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 $422,800. Households here earn about 34% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,323
+14%since 2000
from 7,305 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,062 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,794
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,241 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,386
+29%since 2000
from $26,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$422,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,645
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+80%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(3,573)
Black25.2%(1,844)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(409)
Asian17.6%(1,286)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.5%(5,884)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(2,468)
Black37.8%(3,142)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(739)
Asian20.3%(1,688)
Other4.1%(342)
Diversity Score90.3%(7,518)
Diversity Score
90
+12%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
38.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burtonsville, Maryland?

Burtonsville, Maryland has about 8,323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burtonsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Burtonsville, Maryland earns about $94,794 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 $422,800, and the typical rent is about $1,645 a month.

How educated are people in Burtonsville, Maryland?

About 43.6% 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 9.2% 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 2,470 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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