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North East

Maryland · 4,237 residents (2025 est.) · 2.041 sq mi
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North East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,603. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $292,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,134
+51%since 2000
from 2,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,025 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 1,339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+29%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024North East
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,603
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,054
+201%since 2000
from $18,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−1%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,329
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,535)
Black3.1%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(42)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(3,122)
Black14.8%(612)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(232)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other3.3%(137)
Diversity Score50.4%(2,085)
Diversity Score
50
+274%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North East, Maryland?

North East, Maryland has about 4,134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North East, Maryland?

The typical household in North East, Maryland earns about $91,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North East, Maryland expensive?

In North East, Maryland, the median home is worth about $292,300, and the typical rent is about $1,329 a month.

How educated are people in North East, Maryland?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in North East, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North East, Maryland?

About 7.5% of people in North East, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has North East, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, North East, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,221 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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