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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sykesville

Maryland · 2,303 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Sykesville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,695. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 1,894 residents. Median home value is $102,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,303
−45%vs 2000
vs 4,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,441 / sq mi
−45%vs 2000
vs 2,626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Sykesville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,695
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,551 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,168
−42%vs 2000
vs $24,395 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$102,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $177,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$526
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $734 in 2000
US average: $450
51.4%
−16.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
48.6% rent
2.9
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,816)
Black4.8%(203)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(56)
Asian1.6%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(781)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,097)
Black8.3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score21.8%(503)
22
+17%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
−16.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.7%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sykesville, Maryland?

Sykesville, Maryland has about 2,303 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sykesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Sykesville, Maryland earns about $34,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sykesville, Maryland expensive?

In Sykesville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $102,000, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Sykesville, Maryland?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sykesville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sykesville, Maryland?

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

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

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