With 2,552,994 people, Baltimore is a metro area. About 29% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The median household earns $51,043, about 20% above the national median. The population has held roughly steady since 1990. The typical home is worth $128,915.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)30.8%(46,228)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.5%(42,901)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era29.1%(43,776)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.9%(5,826)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.9%(1,345)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 150,313 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
