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Elkridge

Maryland · 25,171 residents · 8.36 sq mi
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Elkridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,627. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $367,700. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,171
+14%since 2000
from 22,042 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,011 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,637 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+4%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K16K20K24K28K1990201020202024Elkridge
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,627
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,835 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,744
+66%since 2000
from $27,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,813
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $928 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(17,506)
Black9.5%(2,100)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(489)
Asian6.4%(1,418)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(8,911)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36%(9,065)
Black27.1%(6,814)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,416)
Asian20.7%(5,217)
Other4%(1,012)
Diversity Score91.2%(22,953)
Diversity Score
91
+126%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkridge, Maryland?

Elkridge, Maryland has about 25,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkridge, Maryland?

The typical household in Elkridge, Maryland earns about $108,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkridge, Maryland expensive?

In Elkridge, Maryland, the median home is worth about $367,700, and the typical rent is about $1,813 a month.

How educated are people in Elkridge, Maryland?

About 52.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elkridge, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkridge, Maryland?

About 5.9% of people in Elkridge, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkridge, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkridge, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,195 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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