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North East

Maryland · 3,572 residents · 2.041 sq mi
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North East has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,591. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,400. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,572
+31%since 2000
from 2,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,750 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
−2%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024North East
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,591
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,836
+41%since 2000
from $18,287 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+46%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,054)
Black7.2%(258)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(118)
Asian1.5%(53)
Other1%(35)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,069)
Diversity Score
30
+122%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North East, Maryland?

North East, Maryland has about 3,572 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North East, Maryland earns about $54,591 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 $183,400, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in North East, Maryland?

About 25.2% 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 11.9% 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 1,659 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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