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Halfway

Maryland · 11,896 residents · 4.368 sq mi
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Halfway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,764. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $184,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,896
+18%since 2000
from 10,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,723 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+2%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Halfway
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,764
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,964
+53%since 2000
from $21,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(9,350)
Black4.8%(570)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,174)
Asian1.8%(217)
Other7.3%(864)
Diversity Score49.2%(5,850)
Diversity Score
49
+384%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halfway, Maryland?

Halfway, Maryland has about 11,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halfway, Maryland?

The typical household in Halfway, Maryland earns about $67,764 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 $184,900, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Halfway, Maryland?

About 23.5% 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 8.0% 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 3,252 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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