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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ellicott City

Maryland · 56,397 residents · 30.007 sq mi
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Ellicott City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,031. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $237,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% 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

56,397
+36%since 1990
from 41,396 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,879 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 1,380 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+7%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K48K59K69K79K1990201020202024Ellicott City
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,031
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,261 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,316
+43%since 1990
from $23,279 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$237,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$769
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $592 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
25.3% rent
3.0
−7%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(36,588)
Black5.1%(2,092)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(560)
Asian6.2%(2,577)
Diversity Score29.1%(12,060)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(43,363)
Black7.3%(4,097)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,209)
Asian11.9%(6,699)
Diversity Score45.8%(25,805)
46
+57%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.4%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellicott City, Maryland?

Ellicott City, Maryland has about 56,397 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ellicott City, Maryland?

The typical household in Ellicott City, Maryland earns about $79,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellicott City, Maryland expensive?

In Ellicott City, Maryland, the median home is worth about $237,800, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Ellicott City, Maryland?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ellicott City, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellicott City, Maryland?

About 3.3% of people in Ellicott City, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellicott City, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellicott City, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,001 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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