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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chillum

Maryland · 34,252 residents · 3.376 sq mi
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Chillum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,307. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $136,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,252
+9%since 1990
from 31,309 in 1990
1990 – 2024
10,146 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 9,274 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Chillum
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,307
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,993 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,915
+17%since 1990
from $15,255 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$136,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$711
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $626 in 1990
US average: $602
40.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
60.0% rent
3.3
+4%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(6,726)
Black69%(21,618)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,779)
Asian3.9%(1,222)
Diversity Score68.5%(21,460)
2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(2,690)
Black61.8%(21,154)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(8,108)
Asian2.8%(970)
Diversity Score64.9%(22,218)
65
−5%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 26.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chillum, Maryland?

Chillum, Maryland has about 34,252 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chillum, Maryland?

The typical household in Chillum, Maryland earns about $41,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chillum, Maryland expensive?

In Chillum, Maryland, the median home is worth about $136,300, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Chillum, Maryland?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chillum, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chillum, Maryland?

About 10.2% of people in Chillum, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chillum, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chillum, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,943 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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