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Owings

Maryland · 2,643 residents · 3.939 sq mi
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Owings is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $176,378. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $602,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,643
+99%since 2000
from 1,325 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+21%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Owings
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$176,378
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,150 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,857
+145%since 2000
from $27,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
97.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.212
−33%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$602,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+13%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,147)
Black11.5%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.5%(378)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,945)
Black11.3%(298)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(223)
Asian2%(54)
Other4.7%(123)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,441)
Diversity Score
55
+91%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 95.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owings, Maryland?

Owings, Maryland has about 2,643 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owings, Maryland?

The typical household in Owings, Maryland earns about $176,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owings, Maryland expensive?

In Owings, Maryland, the median home is worth about $602,900.

How educated are people in Owings, Maryland?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in Owings, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owings, Maryland?

About 1.2% of people in Owings, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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