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Eldersburg

Maryland · 31,695 residents · 39.814 sq mi
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Eldersburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,954. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $494,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. 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 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,695
+14%since 2000
from 27,741 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
796 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K14K21K28K36K1990201020202024Eldersburg
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,954
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,851 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,115
+127%since 2000
from $25,639 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+7%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$494,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,705
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+40%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(26,037)
Black3.1%(873)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(302)
Asian0.9%(260)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(3,486)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(24,903)
Black6.1%(1,938)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,805)
Asian4%(1,265)
Other5.6%(1,784)
Diversity Score46.4%(14,695)
Diversity Score
46
+269%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldersburg, Maryland?

Eldersburg, Maryland has about 31,695 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldersburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Eldersburg, Maryland earns about $142,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldersburg, Maryland expensive?

In Eldersburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $494,300, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.

How educated are people in Eldersburg, Maryland?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Eldersburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldersburg, Maryland?

About 4.7% of people in Eldersburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldersburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldersburg, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,043 residents, a change of about 228 percent over that period.

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