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Halfway

Maryland · 10,701 residents · 4.368 sq mi
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Halfway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,960. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,701
+6%since 2000
from 10,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,450 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
−1%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Halfway
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,960
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,892 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,000
+35%since 2000
from $21,518 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+54%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(9,514)
Black3.6%(386)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(349)
Asian1.8%(190)
Other2.9%(311)
Diversity Score26.7%(2,852)
Diversity Score
27
+162%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halfway, Maryland?

Halfway, Maryland has about 10,701 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halfway, Maryland?

The typical household in Halfway, Maryland earns about $53,960 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 $209,200, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Halfway, Maryland?

About 18.3% 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 8.7% 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 2,057 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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