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Glen Burnie

Maryland · 72,891 residents · 17.313 sq mi
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Glen Burnie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,932. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $262,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,891
+87%since 2000
from 38,922 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,210 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 2,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K44K55K66K76K1990201020202024Glen Burnie
202473K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,932
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,517
+81%since 2000
from $20,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,346
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(36,978)
Black25.8%(18,774)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(9,168)
Asian4.3%(3,169)
Other5.3%(3,849)
Diversity Score80.8%(58,917)
Diversity Score
81
+104%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

Glen Burnie, Maryland has about 72,891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Burnie, Maryland earns about $74,932 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 $262,400, and the typical rent is about $1,346 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Burnie, Maryland?

About 27.6% 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 7.4% 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 35,586 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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