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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Towson

Maryland · 51,793 residents · 14.153 sq mi
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Towson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,775. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $155,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,793
+5%since 1990
from 49,445 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,660 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−6%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K51K54K58K61K1990201020202024Towson
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,775
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,635 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,502
+37%since 1990
from $23,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$155,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $133,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$746
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $595 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
40.3% rent
2.9
−10%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(46,520)
Black3.6%(1,780)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(551)
Asian2.2%(1,101)
Diversity Score16.5%(8,180)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(44,376)
Black7.4%(3,848)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(985)
Asian3.7%(1,934)
Diversity Score30%(15,516)
30
+81%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.2%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 45.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.7%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towson, Maryland?

Towson, Maryland has about 51,793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Towson, Maryland?

The typical household in Towson, Maryland earns about $53,775 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 $155,800, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Towson, Maryland?

About 53.2% 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 7.7% of people in Towson, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Towson, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Towson, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,348 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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