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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Baltimore County

Maryland · 754,292 residents · 598.358 sq mi
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The short version

Baltimore County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $125,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
754,292
+9%since 1990
from 692,134 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,261 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+7%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
676K725K773K822K871K1990201020202024Baltimore County
2024851K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,667
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,837 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,167
+40%since 1990
from $18,658 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
32.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Baltimore County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85%(588,624)
Black12.3%(85,025)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7,645)
Asian2.2%(15,050)
Diversity Score34.6%(239,726)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(553,890)
Black19.9%(150,456)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13,774)
Asian3.2%(23,845)
Diversity Score50%(377,348)
Diversity Score
50
+44%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Baltimore County to nearby counties

BALTIMORE COUNTY VS
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Income$62,177+23%
Home value$229,600+83%
Population569,997−33%
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BALTIMORE COUNTY VS
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Income$112,265+122%
Home value$386,400+207%
Population266,446−69%
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BALTIMORE COUNTY VS
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Income$149,763+196%
Home value$597,900+376%
Population339,183−60%
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BALTIMORE COUNTY VS
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Income$118,211+133%
Home value$434,000+245%
Population176,677−79%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baltimore County, Maryland?

Baltimore County, Maryland has about 754,292 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baltimore County, Maryland?

The typical household in Baltimore County, Maryland earns about $50,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baltimore County, Maryland expensive?

In Baltimore County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $125,700, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Baltimore County, Maryland?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Baltimore County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baltimore County, Maryland?

About 6.5% of people in Baltimore County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baltimore County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Baltimore County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62,158 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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