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Maryland City

Maryland · 19,153 residents · 7.718 sq mi
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Maryland City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,811. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,339 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $328,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,153
+181%since 2000
from 6,814 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,482 / sq mi
+181%since 2000
from 883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+7%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K17K20K1990201020202024Maryland City
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,811
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,871
+89%since 2000
from $23,259 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,842
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(3,758)
Black47.4%(9,085)
Hispanic / Latino21%(4,018)
Asian6.5%(1,237)
Other3.6%(685)
Diversity Score84.3%(16,150)
Diversity Score
84
+27%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.3%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 78.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maryland City, Maryland?

Maryland City, Maryland has about 19,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maryland City, Maryland earns about $98,811 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 $328,200, and the typical rent is about $1,842 a month.

How educated are people in Maryland City, Maryland?

About 47.3% 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 10.8% 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 12,340 residents, a change of about 181 percent over that period.

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

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