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Owings

Maryland · 2,141 residents · 3.939 sq mi
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Owings is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,381. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 54% 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 $518,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,141
+62%since 2000
from 1,325 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
544 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Owings
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,381
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,203
+117%since 2000
from $27,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$518,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $224,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
7.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+25%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,699)
Black8.6%(185)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(93)
Asian1.4%(30)
Other2.8%(60)
Diversity Score39.2%(839)
Diversity Score
39
+37%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owings, Maryland?

Owings, Maryland has about 2,141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owings, Maryland?

The typical household in Owings, Maryland earns about $137,381 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 $518,300.

How educated are people in Owings, Maryland?

About 54.1% 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 0.4% of people in Owings, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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