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Cheswolde

Maryland · Baltimore · 10,417 residents · 1.021 sq mi
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The short version

Cheswolde has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $351,243. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Cheswolde; 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 30.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,417
Population density
10,203 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,942
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,491
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
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
$351,243
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,609
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(6,646)
Black30.4%(3,169)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(284)
Asian1.1%(118)
Other1.9%(200)
Diversity Score62.4%(6,500)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(6,646)
Black30.4%(3,169)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(284)
Asian1.1%(118)
Other1.9%(200)
Diversity Score62.4%(6,500)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
Female
56.3%
Foreign born
6.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheswolde, Baltimore, Maryland?

Cheswolde, Baltimore, Maryland has about 10,417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cheswolde, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $73,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheswolde, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Cheswolde, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $351,243, and the typical rent is about $1,609 a month.

How educated are people in Cheswolde, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cheswolde, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.0% of people in Cheswolde, 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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