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Baltimore County

Maryland · 805,029 residents · 598.358 sq mi
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Baltimore County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805,029
+7%since 2000
from 754,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,345 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
676K725K773K822K871K1990201020202024Baltimore County
2024851K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,959
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,719
+29%since 2000
from $26,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+70%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(553,890)
Black19.9%(150,456)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13,774)
Asian3.2%(23,845)
Other0%
Diversity Score50%(377,348)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(504,556)
Black25.7%(206,913)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(33,735)
Asian5%(39,865)
Other2.2%(17,419)
Diversity Score66.7%(536,853)
Diversity Score
67
+33%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$229,600−15%
Population569,997−33%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baltimore County, Maryland?

Baltimore County, Maryland has about 805,029 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baltimore County, Maryland earns about $63,959 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 $269,900, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Baltimore County, Maryland?

About 35.2% 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 8.1% 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 112,895 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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