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Reisterstown

Maryland · 26,822 residents · 5.092 sq mi
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Reisterstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,851. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,822
+20%since 2000
from 22,438 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,267 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 4,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202426K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,851
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,587 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,341
+55%since 2000
from $22,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,331
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(10,076)
Black34.7%(9,295)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(3,894)
Asian7.9%(2,112)
Other3.7%(988)
Diversity Score87.5%(23,470)
Diversity Score
88
+62%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reisterstown, Maryland?

Reisterstown, Maryland has about 26,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reisterstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Reisterstown, Maryland earns about $71,851 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 $250,300, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Reisterstown, Maryland?

About 39.9% 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 9.3% 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 7,508 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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