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Berea

Maryland · Baltimore · 5,384 residents · 0.605 sq mi
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The short version

Berea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $123,038. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Baltimore median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Berea; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,384
Population density
8,899 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,061
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,725
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,038
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,304
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.5%
59.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(48)
Black90.5%(4,875)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(454)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(48)
Black90.5%(4,875)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(454)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,164)
Diversity Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
Female
63.1%
Foreign born
9.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berea, Baltimore, Maryland?

Berea, Baltimore, Maryland has about 5,384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berea, Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Berea, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $45,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berea, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Berea, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $123,038, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.

How educated are people in Berea, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Berea, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berea, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 32.5% of people in Berea, 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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