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Ellicott City

Maryland · 65,834 residents · 30.007 sq mi
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Ellicott City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,888. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $535,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,834
+17%since 2000
from 56,397 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,194 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K48K59K69K79K1990201020202024Ellicott City
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,888
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,031 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,406
+36%since 2000
from $33,316 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$535,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $769 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+62%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(43,363)
Black7.3%(4,097)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,209)
Asian11.9%(6,699)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(25,805)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(41,107)
Black8.4%(5,503)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,323)
Asian22.8%(15,029)
Other2.6%(1,710)
Diversity Score68.4%(45,004)
Diversity Score
68
+49%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellicott City, Maryland?

Ellicott City, Maryland has about 65,834 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ellicott City, Maryland earns about $109,888 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 $535,300, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Ellicott City, Maryland?

About 63.0% 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 3.5% 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 24,438 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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