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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Eldersburg

Maryland · 9,652 residents · 39.814 sq mi
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Eldersburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,706. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 18,089 residents. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $137,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,652
−65%vs 2000
vs 27,741 in 2000
1990 – 2024
242 / sq mi
−65%vs 2000
vs 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K14K21K28K36K1990201020202024Eldersburg
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,706
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,851 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,219
−29%vs 2000
vs $25,639 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$137,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $174,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$623
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $682 in 2000
US average: $450
86.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.8% in 2000
13.9% rent
2.8
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(9,266)
Black3%(294)
Hispanic / Latino1%(93)
Asian0.7%(72)
Other0.2%(20)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,144)
12
−6%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldersburg, Maryland?

Eldersburg, Maryland has about 9,652 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Eldersburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Eldersburg, Maryland earns about $49,706 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 $137,000, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Eldersburg, Maryland?

About 29.8% 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 1.8% of people in Eldersburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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