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Harlem Park

Maryland · Baltimore · 5,593 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Harlem Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,538. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Baltimore median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Harlem Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,593
Population density
14,341 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,875
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,792
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,538
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,069
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(146)
Black83.3%(4,661)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(300)
Asian3.9%(220)
Other4.8%(266)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,084)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(146)
Black83.3%(4,661)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(300)
Asian3.9%(220)
Other4.8%(266)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,084)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
62.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
4.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland?

Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland has about 5,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $25,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $139,538, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harlem Park, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 30.8% of people in Harlem Park, 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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