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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Towson

Maryland · 49,445 residents · 14.153 sq mi
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Towson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,635. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $133,800. With a median age of 39.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

49,445
−5%vs 2000
vs 51,793 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,494 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.8
+6%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
48K51K54K58K61K1990201020202024Towson
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,635
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,775 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,796
−27%vs 2000
vs $32,502 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$133,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $155,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$595
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $746 in 2000
US average: $450
59.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
40.5% rent
3.2
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(44,376)
Black7.4%(3,848)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(985)
Asian3.7%(1,934)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(15,516)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(46,520)
Black3.6%(1,780)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(551)
Asian2.2%(1,101)
Other0.1%(44)
Diversity Score16.5%(8,180)
17
−45%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.7%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
20.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Towson, Maryland?

Towson, Maryland has about 49,445 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Towson, Maryland?

The typical household in Towson, Maryland earns about $41,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Towson, Maryland expensive?

In Towson, Maryland, the median home is worth about $133,800, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Towson, Maryland?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in Towson, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Towson, Maryland?

About 5.6% of people in Towson, 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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