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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Baltimore Metro

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · 7 counties · 2,844,510 residents · 2,601.469 sq mi
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Baltimore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,596. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $300,611.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,844,510
+11%since 2000
from 2,552,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.3M2.5M2.6M2.8M2.9M1990201020202024Baltimore
20242.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,596
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,043 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,895
+76%since 2000
from $24,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,611
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,915 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,390
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Baltimore on RentDataNow
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(1,499,155)
Black28.2%(800,885)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(215,867)
Asian6.3%(179,428)
Other3.8%(107,671)
Diversity Score77.6%(2,207,361)
Segregation Score50.1%(1,426,356)
Diversity Score
78
+33%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,844,510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD earns about $86,596 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 $300,611, and the typical rent is about $1,390 a month.

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

About 41.2% 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 9.7% 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 462,338 residents, a change of about 19 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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