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Glen Burnie

Maryland · 72,590 residents · 17.313 sq mi
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Glen Burnie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,280. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $348,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,590
+87%since 2000
from 38,922 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,193 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 2,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K44K55K66K76K1990201020202024Glen Burnie
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,280
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,687
+112%since 2000
from $20,170 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+8%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,648
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+52%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(31,038)
Black13.4%(5,211)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(958)
Asian2.4%(917)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(15,437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(35,916)
Black25.2%(18,272)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(10,241)
Asian4.5%(3,234)
Other6.8%(4,927)
Diversity Score83.2%(60,371)
Diversity Score
83
+110%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

Glen Burnie, Maryland has about 72,590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

The typical household in Glen Burnie, Maryland earns about $88,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Burnie, Maryland expensive?

In Glen Burnie, Maryland, the median home is worth about $348,900, and the typical rent is about $1,648 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Burnie, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

About 9.3% of people in Glen Burnie, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Burnie, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Burnie, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,285 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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