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Glen Burnie

Maryland · 67,639 residents · 17.313 sq mi
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Glen Burnie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,453. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,639
+74%since 2000
from 38,922 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,907 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 2,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−1%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K44K55K66K76K1990201020202024Glen Burnie
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,453
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,203
+40%since 2000
from $20,170 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+77%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(42,734)
Black21.5%(14,544)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(5,368)
Asian3.9%(2,664)
Other3.1%(2,108)
Diversity Score67.8%(45,893)
Diversity Score
68
+71%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

Glen Burnie, Maryland has about 67,639 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Burnie, Maryland earns about $59,453 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 $274,300, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

About 18.2% 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 8.5% 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 30,334 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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