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Odenton

Maryland · 42,947 residents · 14.765 sq mi
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Odenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,539. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 22,413 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,947
+109%since 2000
from 20,534 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,909 / sq mi
+109%since 2000
from 1,391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+10%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K19K29K39K49K1990201020202024Odenton
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,539
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,616
+78%since 2000
from $26,124 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,852
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $910 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(22,045)
Black26.9%(11,539)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(3,489)
Asian5.9%(2,548)
Other8%(3,428)
Diversity Score81.2%(34,868)
Diversity Score
81
+100%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Odenton, Maryland?

Odenton, Maryland has about 42,947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Odenton, Maryland?

The typical household in Odenton, Maryland earns about $102,539 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 $337,700, and the typical rent is about $1,852 a month.

How educated are people in Odenton, Maryland?

About 49.0% 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 30,114 residents, a change of about 235 percent over that period.

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