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Reisterstown

Maryland · 25,968 residents · 5.092 sq mi
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Reisterstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,170. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,968
+16%since 2000
from 22,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,100 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 4,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+5%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K24K26K29K1990201020202024Reisterstown
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,170
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,587 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,356
+23%since 2000
from $22,206 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+75%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(15,976)
Black18.1%(4,067)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(986)
Asian4%(900)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(12,092)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53%(13,771)
Black28.7%(7,455)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,322)
Asian6.3%(1,623)
Other3.5%(904)
Diversity Score78.3%(20,331)
Diversity Score
78
+45%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reisterstown, Maryland?

Reisterstown, Maryland has about 25,968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reisterstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Reisterstown, Maryland earns about $58,170 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 $258,200, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Reisterstown, Maryland?

About 37.3% 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 12.0% 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 6,654 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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