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Towson

Maryland · 59,553 residents · 14.153 sq mi
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Towson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,951. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,200. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,553
+15%since 2000
from 51,793 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
33.6
−11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K54K58K61K1990201020202024Towson
202459K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(2,528)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(2,902)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.1%(3,030)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1911.5%(6,828)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.6%(8,106)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(7,353)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.9%(6,495)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(6,126)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.1%(5,998)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(5,433)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.9%(2,917)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(1,837)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,951
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,775 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,758
+53%since 2000
from $32,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,488
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−16%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Towson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(44,376)
Black7.4%(3,848)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(985)
Asian3.7%(1,934)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(39,503)
Black17.2%(10,218)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3,263)
Asian6.3%(3,760)
Other3.9%(2,329)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(489)
Salvadoran0.6%(343)
Colombian0.4%(204)
Dominican0.3%(196)
Guatemalan0.2%(112)
Peruvian0.2%(103)
Spaniard0.2%(92)
Cuban0.1%(57)
Bolivian0.1%(47)
+ 8 more hispanic origin groups with data
Costa Rican0.1%(41)
Honduran0.1%(31)
Argentine0.1%(31)
Chilean0%(27)
Asian origin
Chinese1.3%(722)
Nepalese0.9%(494)
Filipino0.8%(462)
Korean0.6%(370)
Pakistani0.3%(160)
Taiwanese0.3%(153)
Japanese0.2%(115)
Vietnamese0.2%(103)
Bangladeshi0.1%(76)
Burmese0%(21)
+ 2 more asian origin groups with data
Cambodian0%(21)
Thai0%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0%(23)
Tongan0%(4)
Ancestry
German17%(9,781)
Irish16.1%(9,236)
English11.2%(6,447)
Italian8.1%(4,641)
American4%(2,320)
Polish3.5%(2,006)
Scottish2.5%(1,441)
French2.1%(1,213)
Russian1.3%(741)
British1.2%(694)
Norwegian0.9%(505)
+ 44 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.9%(499)
Welsh0.9%(493)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(475)
Swedish0.8%(470)
Ethiopian0.8%(465)
Greek0.8%(455)
Czech0.8%(444)
Dutch0.7%(410)
Hungarian0.7%(404)
Jamaican0.7%(397)
Ukrainian0.7%(396)
Swiss0.6%(353)
Iranian0.5%(277)
Lithuanian0.3%(195)
Danish0.3%(191)
Syrian0.3%(185)
Slovak0.3%(175)
Lebanese0.3%(155)
Nigerian0.3%(154)
Arab0.2%(135)
Brazilian0.2%(134)
Turkish0.2%(131)
Portuguese0.2%(114)
Romanian0.2%(94)
Armenian0.1%(83)
Austrian0.1%(82)
Canadian0.1%(79)
Latvian0.1%(69)
Bulgarian0.1%(48)
Haitian0.1%(43)
Egyptian0.1%(40)
Croatian0.1%(33)
Belgian0.1%(32)
Australian0.1%(31)
Finnish0%(21)
Slovene0%(21)
Israeli0%(18)
Kenyan0%(18)
Serbian0%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.1%(10,252)
Married45.6%(10,367)
Widowed2.7%(624)
Divorced6.6%(1,509)
Women 15+
Never married45.9%(12,489)
Married37.6%(10,216)
Widowed7.8%(2,120)
Divorced8.7%(2,363)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towson, Maryland?

Towson, Maryland has about 59,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Towson, Maryland?

The typical household in Towson, Maryland earns about $90,951 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 $367,200, and the typical rent is about $1,488 a month.

How educated are people in Towson, Maryland?

About 65.8% 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 11.1% 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 10,108 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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