CensusEasy
NEIGHBORHOOD

Old

Maryland · Baltimore · 5,288 residents · 0.475 sq mi
Compare
The short version

Old has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,905. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $160,500. The poverty rate of 56.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Baltimore median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Old; 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 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,288
Population density
11,133 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,905
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,459
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$490
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.9%
89.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
68.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
RELATED:See current rent listings in Old on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3%(156)
Black92.1%(4,871)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian1.1%(59)
Other3.5%(184)
Diversity Score18.7%(987)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3%(156)
Black92.1%(4,871)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian1.1%(59)
Other3.5%(184)
Diversity Score18.7%(987)
Diversity Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
78.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
1.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
US average: 13.6%
Explore

Neighborhoods in Baltimore

Belair-EdisonBereaBetter WaverlyBroadway EastBrooklynCantonCanton Industrial AreaCentral Park HeightsCherry HillCheswoldeColdstream Homestead MontebelloEdnor Gardens-LakesideFrankfordGlenGlenham-BelfordHampdenHarford-Echodale - Perring ParkwayHarlem ParkLauravilleLocust Point Industrial AreaMiddle EastMorrell ParkNew Southwest - Mount ClarePatterson ParkPatterson ParkPenrose-Fayette Street OutreachReservoir HillSeton HillUpper Fells PointUptonWalbrookWalthersonNeighborhoods in Baltimore
Drill deeper

Places similar to Old

Head to head

Compare Old side by side

Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland?

Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland has about 5,288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland?

The typical household in Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $21,905 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $160,500, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 56.6% of people in Old Town, Baltimore, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Containing area
Baltimore

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →