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Middle East

Maryland · Baltimore · 4,688 residents · 0.34 sq mi
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The short version

Middle East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $216,013. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Middle East; 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 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,688
Population density
13,788 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,841
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,383
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,013
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,179
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.0%
72.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(410)
Black74.1%(3,472)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(290)
Asian5.8%(270)
Other5.2%(246)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,543)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(410)
Black74.1%(3,472)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(290)
Asian5.8%(270)
Other5.2%(246)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,543)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
9.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland?

Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland has about 4,688 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $53,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $216,013, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middle East, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 28.8% of people in Middle East, 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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