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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Reisterstown

Maryland · 22,438 residents · 5.092 sq mi
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Reisterstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,587. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $120,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,438
+16%since 1990
from 19,314 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,407 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 3,793 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+10%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K21K24K26K29K1990201020202024Reisterstown
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,587
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,023 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,206
+39%since 1990
from $15,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$640
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $502 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.5
−8%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(16,033)
Black13.3%(2,565)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(367)
Asian2.7%(531)
Diversity Score39.8%(7,682)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(15,976)
Black18.1%(4,067)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(986)
Asian4%(900)
Diversity Score53.9%(12,092)
54
+35%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.9%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reisterstown, Maryland?

Reisterstown, Maryland has about 22,438 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Reisterstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Reisterstown, Maryland earns about $47,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reisterstown, Maryland expensive?

In Reisterstown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $120,900, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Reisterstown, Maryland?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Reisterstown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reisterstown, Maryland?

About 5.8% of people in Reisterstown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reisterstown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Reisterstown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,124 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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