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Friendly

Maryland · 9,937 residents · 4.876 sq mi
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Friendly is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,083. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,937
−9%since 2000
from 10,938 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,038 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Friendly
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,913
+61%since 2000
from $28,545 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
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
$343,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,242
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,106 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
10.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13%(1,425)
Black77%(8,421)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(239)
Asian5.6%(614)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.9%(4,908)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(538)
Black67.4%(6,697)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,762)
Asian5.2%(512)
Other8.2%(814)
Diversity Score67.3%(6,690)
Diversity Score
67
+50%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 33.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendly, Maryland?

Friendly, Maryland has about 9,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friendly, Maryland?

The typical household in Friendly, Maryland earns about $128,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friendly, Maryland expensive?

In Friendly, Maryland, the median home is worth about $343,500, and the typical rent is about $2,242 a month.

How educated are people in Friendly, Maryland?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Friendly, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friendly, Maryland?

About 6.3% of people in Friendly, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friendly, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Friendly, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 909 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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