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Belair-Edison

Maryland · Baltimore · 8,992 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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The short version

Belair-Edison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $146,283. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Belair-Edison; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,992
Population density
15,477 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,077
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,392
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,283
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,467
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(551)
Black88%(7,914)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(400)
Diversity Score27.4%(2,467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(551)
Black88%(7,914)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(400)
Diversity Score27.4%(2,467)
Diversity Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
Female
59.2%
Foreign born
2.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland?

Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland has about 8,992 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $51,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $146,283, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.

How educated are people in Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 20.0% of people in Belair-Edison, Baltimore, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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