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Middle River

Maryland · 33,203 residents · 12.758 sq mi
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Middle River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,947. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,203
+39%since 2000
from 23,958 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,603 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K25K28K31K34K1990201020202024Middle River
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,947
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,628
+72%since 2000
from $18,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(19,585)
Black13.1%(3,139)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(461)
Asian1.2%(292)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.7%(8,555)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(16,202)
Black32.2%(10,704)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(2,856)
Asian4.4%(1,451)
Other2.2%(729)
Diversity Score77.5%(25,725)
Diversity Score
77
+117%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle River, Maryland?

Middle River, Maryland has about 33,203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Middle River, Maryland earns about $65,947 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 $197,700, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Middle River, Maryland?

About 24.8% 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 13.2% of people in Middle River, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middle River, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Middle River, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,587 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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