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Baltimore Metro

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 7 counties · 2,857,781 residents (2025 est.) · 2,601.469 sq mi
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#16Most densely populatedof 9251,099#22Largest by populationof 9252,857,781#25Highest median household incomeof 925$103,525#45Highest median rentof 925$1,700
The short version

Baltimore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $390,167. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,849,436
+12%since 2000
from 2,552,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,857,781 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2.3M2.5M2.6M2.8M2.9M1990201020202024Baltimore
20242.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,525
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,043 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,391
+115%since 2000
from $24,398 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+3%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,167
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,915 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+49%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,692,851)
Black27.2%(695,517)
Hispanic / Latino2%(51,329)
Asian2.7%(68,403)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(1,488,316)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(1,486,891)
Black28.4%(810,609)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(231,967)
Asian5.9%(169,003)
Other5.3%(150,966)
Diversity Score79.2%(2,257,549)
Segregation Score47.5%(1,353,359)
Diversity Score
79
+36%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
−5%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BaltimoreCENTRAL569,997ColumbiaCENTRAL104,338TowsonCENTRAL58,679
What's inside

7 component counties

Baltimore CountyCENTRAL847,650Anne Arundel CountyCENTRAL603,380BaltimoreCENTRAL569,997Howard CountyCENTRAL339,183Harford County266,446Carroll County176,677Queen Anne's County54,448
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has about 2,849,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?

The typical household in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD earns about $103,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD expensive?

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, the median home is worth about $390,167, and the typical rent is about $1,700 a month.

How educated are people in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?

About 9.8% of people in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD grown since 1990?

Yes, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has grown since 1990. The population has added about 467,264 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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