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Morningside

Maryland · 2,015 residents · 0.567 sq mi
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Morningside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,015
+56%since 2000
from 1,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,554 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 2,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8221K1K2K2K1990201020202024Morningside
2024976
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,991
−2%since 2000
from $22,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,012 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+80%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(532)
Black50.3%(652)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(40)
Asian2.1%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(884)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(350)
Black66.8%(1,346)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(174)
Asian3.9%(79)
Other5%(101)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,331)
Diversity Score
66
−3%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morningside, Maryland?

Morningside, Maryland has about 2,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morningside, Maryland?

The typical household in Morningside, Maryland earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Morningside, Maryland expensive?

In Morningside, Maryland, the median home is worth about $244,300, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Morningside, Maryland?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Morningside, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Morningside, Maryland?

About 9.2% of people in Morningside, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Morningside, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Morningside, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,085 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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

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