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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Harford County

Maryland · 182,132 residents · 437.125 sq mi
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Harford County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,680. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 36,458 residents. Median home value is $115,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

182,132
−17%vs 2000
vs 218,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
417 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
174K198K223K247K272K1990201020202024Harford County
2024264K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,680
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,234 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,612
−31%vs 2000
vs $24,232 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$115,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $145,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$481
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $648 in 2000
US average: $450
73.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
2.8
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(187,548)
Black9.2%(20,007)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4,169)
Asian1.5%(3,294)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(62,824)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(162,497)
Black8.5%(15,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2,560)
Asian1.4%(2,512)
Other0.9%(1,612)
Diversity Score27.3%(49,722)
27
−5%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.6%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harford County, Maryland?

Harford County, Maryland has about 182,132 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Harford County, Maryland earns about $41,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harford County, Maryland expensive?

In Harford County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $115,100, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Harford County, Maryland?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Harford County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harford County, Maryland?

About 5.1% of people in Harford County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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