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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Middle River

Maryland · 23,958 residents · 12.758 sq mi
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Middle River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,900. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,958
−3%since 1990
from 24,616 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,878 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,929 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+12%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K25K28K31K34K1990201020202024Middle River
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,747 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,441
+46%since 1990
from $12,615 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$562
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $456 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
41.7% rent
2.2
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(22,967)
Black5.1%(1,247)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(86)
Asian0.8%(206)
Diversity Score16.6%(4,088)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(19,585)
Black13.1%(3,139)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(461)
Asian1.2%(292)
Diversity Score35.7%(8,555)
36
+115%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle River, Maryland?

Middle River, Maryland has about 23,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Middle River, Maryland?

The typical household in Middle River, Maryland earns about $37,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middle River, Maryland expensive?

In Middle River, Maryland, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Middle River, Maryland?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Middle River, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middle River, Maryland?

About 9.4% of people in Middle River, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middle River, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Middle River, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 658 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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