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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harford County

Maryland · 218,590 residents · 437.125 sq mi
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Harford County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,234. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $145,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% 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
218,590
+20%since 1990
from 182,132 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 417 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+13%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
174K198K223K247K272K1990201020202024Harford County
2024264K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,234
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,680 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,232
+46%since 1990
from $16,612 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $481 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−8%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harford County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.2 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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HARFORD COUNTY VS
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HARFORD COUNTY VS
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Home value$229,600+58%
Population569,997+114%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harford County, Maryland?

Harford County, Maryland has about 218,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harford County, Maryland earns about $57,234 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 $145,500, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Harford County, Maryland?

About 27.3% 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 4.9% of people in Harford County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harford County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Harford County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,458 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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