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Catonsville

Maryland · 43,368 residents · 13.961 sq mi
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Catonsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% 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 $416,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,368
+9%since 2000
from 39,820 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,106 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Catonsville
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,109
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,061 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,800
+117%since 2000
from $25,254 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$416,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,724
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $737 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(32,309)
Black11.7%(4,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(743)
Asian3.6%(1,430)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.9%(15,094)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(25,738)
Black17.3%(7,520)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(3,159)
Asian10.2%(4,408)
Other5.9%(2,543)
Diversity Score74.8%(32,452)
Diversity Score
75
+97%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catonsville, Maryland?

Catonsville, Maryland has about 43,368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catonsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Catonsville, Maryland earns about $114,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catonsville, Maryland expensive?

In Catonsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $416,900, and the typical rent is about $1,724 a month.

How educated are people in Catonsville, Maryland?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Catonsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catonsville, Maryland?

About 6.9% of people in Catonsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catonsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Catonsville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,135 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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