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North East

Maryland · 4,085 residents · 2.041 sq mi
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North East has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,911. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 19% 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 $206,400. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,085
+49%since 2000
from 2,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,001 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+8%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024North East
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,911
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,275
+76%since 2000
from $18,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(2,934)
Black10.6%(431)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(304)
Asian1.8%(74)
Other2.6%(108)
Diversity Score50%(2,041)
Diversity Score
50
+270%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North East, Maryland?

North East, Maryland has about 4,085 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North East, Maryland earns about $54,911 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 $206,400, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in North East, Maryland?

About 18.9% 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 14.9% 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 2,172 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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