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Central Park Heights

Maryland · Baltimore · 6,265 residents · 0.563 sq mi
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Central Park Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,218. 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 $142,689. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Central Park Heights; 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 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,265
Population density
11,128 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,218
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,334
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,689
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,303
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.8%
55.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(397)
Black88.2%(5,527)
Hispanic / Latino2%(124)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other3%(191)
Diversity Score27%(1,694)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(397)
Black88.2%(5,527)
Hispanic / Latino2%(124)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other3%(191)
Diversity Score27%(1,694)
Diversity Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
Female
61.5%
Foreign born
7.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland?

Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland has about 6,265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $47,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $142,689, and the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.

How educated are people in Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 24.2% of people in Central Park Heights, 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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