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Fallston

Maryland · 8,958 residents · 13.998 sq mi
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Fallston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% 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 $412,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,958
+6%since 2000
from 8,427 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
640 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,296 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,466
+40%since 2000
from $31,093 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,300
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,908
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+68%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(8,468)
Black1.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(125)
Asian1.7%(148)
Other0.8%(73)
Diversity Score12.2%(1,095)
Diversity Score
12
+87%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fallston, Maryland?

Fallston, Maryland has about 8,958 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fallston, Maryland?

The typical household in Fallston, Maryland earns about $98,750 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 $412,300, and the typical rent is about $1,908 a month.

How educated are people in Fallston, Maryland?

About 41.0% 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 1.7% 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 3,228 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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