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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eldersburg

Maryland · 27,741 residents · 39.814 sq mi
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Eldersburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,851. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 18,089 residents. Median home value is $174,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,741
+187%since 1990
from 9,652 in 1990
1990 – 2024
697 / sq mi
+187%since 1990
from 242 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+16%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K14K21K28K36K1990201020202024Eldersburg
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,851
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,706 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,639
+41%since 1990
from $18,219 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$682
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $623 in 1990
US average: $602
88.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
11.2% rent
2.5
−11%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(9,266)
Black3%(294)
Hispanic / Latino1%(93)
Asian0.7%(72)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(26,037)
Black3.1%(873)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(302)
Asian0.9%(260)
Diversity Score12.6%(3,486)
13
+6%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 29.3 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 Eldersburg, Maryland?

Eldersburg, Maryland has about 27,741 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eldersburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Eldersburg, Maryland earns about $70,851 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 $174,500, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Eldersburg, Maryland?

About 32.9% 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 2.4% 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 18,089 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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

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