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Maryland City

Maryland · 16,093 residents · 7.718 sq mi
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Maryland City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,112. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,279 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,093
+136%since 2000
from 6,814 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,085 / sq mi
+136%since 2000
from 883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+2%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K17K20K1990201020202024Maryland City
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,112
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,849 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,485
+65%since 2000
from $23,259 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,600
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,549
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+64%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(4,150)
Black26%(1,775)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(337)
Asian5.2%(356)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(4,509)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(5,436)
Black41.2%(6,626)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(2,151)
Asian8.2%(1,321)
Other4.6%(740)
Diversity Score87.1%(14,011)
Diversity Score
87
+32%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maryland City, Maryland?

Maryland City, Maryland has about 16,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maryland City, Maryland?

The typical household in Maryland City, Maryland earns about $82,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maryland City, Maryland expensive?

In Maryland City, Maryland, the median home is worth about $338,600, and the typical rent is about $1,549 a month.

How educated are people in Maryland City, Maryland?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Maryland City, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maryland City, Maryland?

About 4.1% of people in Maryland City, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maryland City, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Maryland City, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,280 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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

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