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Fallston

Maryland · 10,013 residents · 13.998 sq mi
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Fallston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,688. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $562,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,013
+19%since 2000
from 8,427 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
715 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+4%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,688
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,296 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,402
+101%since 2000
from $31,093 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+2%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$562,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,268
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+61.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,151)
Black0.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(74)
Asian1.1%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(551)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(8,484)
Black2.6%(264)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(648)
Asian2.8%(276)
Other3.4%(341)
Diversity Score34.4%(3,446)
Diversity Score
34
+426%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallston, Maryland?

Fallston, Maryland has about 10,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fallston, Maryland?

The typical household in Fallston, Maryland earns about $154,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fallston, Maryland expensive?

In Fallston, Maryland, the median home is worth about $562,300, and the typical rent is about $2,268 a month.

How educated are people in Fallston, Maryland?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fallston, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fallston, Maryland?

About 4.6% of people in Fallston, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fallston, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Fallston, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,283 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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