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Odenton

Maryland · 45,002 residents · 14.765 sq mi
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Odenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,441. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 24,468 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $435,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,002
+119%since 2000
from 20,534 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,048 / sq mi
+119%since 2000
from 1,391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+8%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K19K29K39K49K1990201020202024Odenton
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,441
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,301
+119%since 2000
from $26,124 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+9%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,257
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $910 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(16,167)
Black12.6%(2,582)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(568)
Asian3%(625)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(8,322)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(21,412)
Black28.8%(12,942)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(4,373)
Asian4.6%(2,060)
Other9.4%(4,215)
Diversity Score83.8%(37,723)
Diversity Score
84
+107%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odenton, Maryland?

Odenton, Maryland has about 45,002 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odenton, Maryland?

The typical household in Odenton, Maryland earns about $128,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Odenton, Maryland expensive?

In Odenton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $435,300, and the typical rent is about $2,257 a month.

How educated are people in Odenton, Maryland?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Odenton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Odenton, Maryland?

About 4.5% of people in Odenton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Odenton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Odenton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,169 residents, a change of about 251 percent over that period.

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