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Baltimore County

Maryland · 854,535 residents · 598.358 sq mi
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Baltimore County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,724. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
854,535
+13%since 2000
from 754,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+4%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
676K725K773K822K871K1990201020202024Baltimore County
2024851K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,724
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,089
+57%since 2000
from $26,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Baltimore County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(443,263)
Black29.6%(252,724)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(61,492)
Asian6.4%(54,701)
Other3.3%(28,165)
Diversity Score77.6%(662,915)
Segregation Score48.7%(416,088)
Diversity Score
78
+55%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$62,177−21%
Home value$229,600−14%
Population569,997−33%
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BALTIMORE COUNTY VS
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Home value$386,400+45%
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Home value$434,000+62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baltimore County, Maryland?

Baltimore County, Maryland has about 854,535 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baltimore County, Maryland earns about $78,724 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 $267,400, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Baltimore County, Maryland?

About 39.8% 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 9.3% 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 162,401 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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