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Cockeysville

Maryland · 24,184 residents · 11.974 sq mi
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Cockeysville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,417. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,184
+25%since 2000
from 19,388 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,020 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K23K25K1990201020202024Cockeysville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,417
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,679
+50%since 2000
from $29,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
64.0% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+20%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(14,730)
Black8.7%(1,682)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(657)
Asian9.9%(1,914)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(9,177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(12,167)
Black19.9%(4,812)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(3,290)
Asian11.7%(2,828)
Other4.3%(1,050)
Diversity Score84%(20,321)
Diversity Score
84
+78%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cockeysville, Maryland?

Cockeysville, Maryland has about 24,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cockeysville, Maryland?

The typical household in Cockeysville, Maryland earns about $71,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cockeysville, Maryland expensive?

In Cockeysville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $338,200, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Cockeysville, Maryland?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cockeysville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cockeysville, Maryland?

About 9.1% of people in Cockeysville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cockeysville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Cockeysville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,516 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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