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Hampden

Maryland · Baltimore · 9,323 residents · 1.033 sq mi
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The short version

Hampden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $298,451. Households here earn about 51% more than the Baltimore median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Hampden; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,323
Population density
9,025 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,580
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,956
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,451
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,735
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(7,255)
Black5.6%(520)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(480)
Asian5.4%(499)
Other6.1%(569)
Diversity Score47.8%(4,453)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(7,255)
Black5.6%(520)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(480)
Asian5.4%(499)
Other6.1%(569)
Diversity Score47.8%(4,453)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Foreign born
9.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hampden, Baltimore, Maryland?

Hampden, Baltimore, Maryland has about 9,323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hampden, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $93,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hampden, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Hampden, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $298,451, and the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.

How educated are people in Hampden, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 68.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hampden, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.6% of people in Hampden, 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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