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Halfway

Maryland · 10,849 residents · 4.368 sq mi
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Halfway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,849
+8%since 2000
from 10,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,484 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+2%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Halfway
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,036
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,892 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,234
+78%since 2000
from $21,518 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−1%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(9,544)
Black2.1%(210)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(110)
Asian1%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(1,023)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(8,633)
Black2.3%(247)
Hispanic / Latino8%(866)
Asian2.3%(245)
Other7.9%(858)
Diversity Score44.1%(4,789)
Diversity Score
44
+334%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halfway, Maryland?

Halfway, Maryland has about 10,849 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halfway, Maryland?

The typical household in Halfway, Maryland earns about $71,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halfway, Maryland expensive?

In Halfway, Maryland, the median home is worth about $253,300, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Halfway, Maryland?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Halfway, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halfway, Maryland?

About 10.5% of people in Halfway, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halfway, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Halfway, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,205 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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