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Waltherson

Maryland · Baltimore · 5,684 residents · 0.594 sq mi
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The short version

Waltherson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $221,654. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Waltherson; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,684
Population density
9,569 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,462
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,012
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,654
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,327
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(1,125)
Black73.2%(4,161)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(254)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,000)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(1,125)
Black73.2%(4,161)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(254)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,000)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
4.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waltherson, Baltimore, Maryland?

Waltherson, Baltimore, Maryland has about 5,684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waltherson, Baltimore, Maryland earns about $76,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waltherson, Baltimore, Maryland expensive?

In Waltherson, Baltimore, Maryland, the median home is worth about $221,654, and the typical rent is about $1,327 a month.

How educated are people in Waltherson, Baltimore, Maryland?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waltherson, Baltimore, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.0% of people in Waltherson, 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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