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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sykesville

Maryland · 4,197 residents · 1.598 sq mi
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Sykesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,551. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $177,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,197
+82%since 1990
from 2,303 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,626 / sq mi
+82%since 1990
from 1,441 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+8%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Sykesville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,551
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,695 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,395
+72%since 1990
from $14,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$177,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$734
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
32.1% rent
2.7
−10%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

35.0%
+16.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 29.7 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 Sykesville, Maryland?

Sykesville, Maryland has about 4,197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sykesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Sykesville, Maryland earns about $66,551 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 $177,000, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Sykesville, Maryland?

About 35.0% 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 3.5% of people in Sykesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sykesville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Sykesville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,894 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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