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Morningside

Maryland · 1,240 residents · 0.567 sq mi
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Morningside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,857. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,240
−4%since 2000
from 1,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,187 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
−4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8221K1K2K2K1990201020202024Morningside
2024976
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,857
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,767
+29%since 2000
from $22,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,635
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,012 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+89%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(210)
Black48.5%(602)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(348)
Asian1%(13)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score78%(967)
Diversity Score
78
+14%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Morningside, Maryland?

Morningside, Maryland has about 1,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Morningside, Maryland?

The typical household in Morningside, Maryland earns about $62,857 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 $235,700, and the typical rent is about $1,635 a month.

How educated are people in Morningside, Maryland?

About 17.1% 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 3.4% 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 310 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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