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Harford County

Maryland · 260,924 residents · 437.125 sq mi
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Harford County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,003. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260,924
+19%since 2000
from 218,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
174K198K223K247K272K1990201020202024Harford County
2024264K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,003
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,744
+76%since 2000
from $24,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,294
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(186,984)
Black14.1%(36,837)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(14,007)
Asian3.1%(8,094)
Other3.8%(9,889)
Diversity Score54.9%(143,342)
Segregation Score38.6%(100,692)
Diversity Score
55
+91%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harford County, Maryland?

Harford County, Maryland has about 260,924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harford County, Maryland earns about $94,003 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 $302,900, and the typical rent is about $1,294 a month.

How educated are people in Harford County, Maryland?

About 36.9% 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 6.8% 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 78,792 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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