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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glen Burnie

Maryland · 38,922 residents · 17.313 sq mi
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Glen Burnie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,281. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $117,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,922
+4%since 1990
from 37,305 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,248 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+11%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K44K55K66K76K1990201020202024Glen Burnie
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,281
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,032 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,170
+36%since 1990
from $14,866 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$695
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $538 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
33.0% rent
2.6
+1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86%(32,098)
Black11.4%(4,248)
Hispanic / Latino1%(381)
Asian1.7%(621)
Diversity Score32.7%(12,190)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(31,038)
Black13.4%(5,211)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(958)
Asian2.4%(917)
Diversity Score39.7%(15,437)
40
+21%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

Glen Burnie, Maryland has about 38,922 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Burnie, Maryland earns about $45,281 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 $117,700, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

About 10.7% 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 7.7% 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 1,617 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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