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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Baltimore Metro

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 7 counties · 2,552,994 residents · 2,601.469 sq mi
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Baltimore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,043. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $128,915.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% 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

2,552,994
+7%since 1990
from 2,382,172 in 1990
1990 – 2025
981 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 916 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+9%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2.3M2.5M2.6M2.8M2.9M1990201020202024Baltimore
20242.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,043
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,024 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,398
+47%since 1990
from $16,596 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,915
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $98,425 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$666
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $514 in 1990
US average: $602
67.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
32.7% rent
2.5
−5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(1,710,510)
Black25.8%(615,218)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(28,538)
Asian1.8%(41,870)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,283,210)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,692,851)
Black27.2%(695,517)
Hispanic / Latino2%(51,329)
Asian2.7%(68,403)
Diversity Score58.3%(1,488,316)
58
+8%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has about 2,552,994 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD earns about $51,043 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 $128,915, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

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

About 29.1% 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 9.9% 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 170,822 residents, a change of about 7 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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