Central Park Heights is a neighborhood of 6,265 people in Baltimore. 45% of homes are owner-occupied. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Density works out to 11,128 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $142,689. The poverty rate is 24.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. 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
Land area
0.56 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.56 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(397)
Black88.2%(5,527)
Hispanic / Latino2%(124)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other3%(191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(397)
Black88.2%(5,527)
Hispanic / Latino2%(124)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other3%(191)
Diversity Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
