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Towson

Maryland · 55,197 residents · 14.153 sq mi
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Towson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,949. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $347,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,197
+7%since 2000
from 51,793 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,900 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K54K58K61K1990201020202024Towson
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,949
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,775 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,143
+24%since 2000
from $32,502 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(43,301)
Black10.8%(5,948)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,883)
Asian5.1%(2,819)
Other2.3%(1,261)
Diversity Score46.1%(25,461)
Diversity Score
46
+54%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towson, Maryland?

Towson, Maryland has about 55,197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Towson, Maryland?

The typical household in Towson, Maryland earns about $72,949 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 $347,800, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.

How educated are people in Towson, Maryland?

About 60.4% 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 10.3% 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 5,752 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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