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Union Bridge

Maryland · 975 residents · 1.135 sq mi
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Union Bridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
975
−1%since 2000
from 989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
859 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8038729411K1K1990201020202024Union Bridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,987
+18%since 2000
from $17,827 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+66%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(915)
Black5.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(890)
Black5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(21)
Diversity Score20.2%(197)
Diversity Score
20
+37%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Bridge, Maryland?

Union Bridge, Maryland has about 975 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union Bridge, Maryland?

The typical household in Union Bridge, Maryland earns about $43,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Bridge, Maryland expensive?

In Union Bridge, Maryland, the median home is worth about $227,300, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Union Bridge, Maryland?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Union Bridge, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Bridge, Maryland?

About 12.9% of people in Union Bridge, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union Bridge, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Union Bridge, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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