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Pikesville

Maryland · 30,764 residents · 12.35 sq mi
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Pikesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,764
+6%since 2000
from 29,123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,491 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K30K32K35K1990201020202024Pikesville
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,856
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,598 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,388
+15%since 2000
from $41,035 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+79%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(24,874)
Black8.4%(2,455)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(438)
Asian3.5%(1,014)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(8,894)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(23,179)
Black14.3%(4,409)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(832)
Asian6%(1,845)
Other2.2%(668)
Diversity Score51.7%(15,899)
Diversity Score
52
+69%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikesville, Maryland?

Pikesville, Maryland has about 30,764 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Pikesville, Maryland earns about $69,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pikesville, Maryland expensive?

In Pikesville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $324,100, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Pikesville, Maryland?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pikesville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pikesville, Maryland?

About 8.8% of people in Pikesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pikesville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Pikesville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,949 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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