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Upton

Maryland · Baltimore · 6,660 residents · 0.462 sq mi
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The short version

Upton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $305,754. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Baltimore median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Upton; 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 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,660
Population density
14,416 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,716
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,220
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,754
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$782
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.1%
78.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(363)
Black87.8%(5,850)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(226)
Asian1.3%(88)
Other2%(133)
Diversity Score28%(1,863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(363)
Black87.8%(5,850)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(226)
Asian1.3%(88)
Other2%(133)
Diversity Score28%(1,863)
Diversity Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
36.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
7.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upton, Baltimore, Maryland?

Upton, Baltimore, Maryland has about 6,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upton, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $25,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upton, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Upton, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $305,754, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Upton, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Upton, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 42.1% of people in Upton, 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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