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Pikesville

Maryland · 34,168 residents · 12.35 sq mi
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Pikesville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,343. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 61% 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 $331,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,168
+17%since 2000
from 29,123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,767 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
−6%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K30K32K35K1990201020202024Pikesville
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,343
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,598 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,642
+28%since 2000
from $41,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,402
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(22,986)
Black19.1%(6,511)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,560)
Asian5%(1,709)
Other1.6%(562)
Diversity Score60.1%(20,546)
Diversity Score
60
+97%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikesville, Maryland?

Pikesville, Maryland has about 34,168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Pikesville, Maryland earns about $85,343 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 $331,700, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.

How educated are people in Pikesville, Maryland?

About 61.4% 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 8.4% 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 9,353 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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