CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4906.05
Maryland · Baltimore County · 5,521 residents · 0.844 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low income in MD#3 US$2,499#1highest high poverty in MD#35 US85.6%#1lowest low broadband in MD#25 US24.4%#2lowest young in MD#358 US20.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Baltimore County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 4906.05 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 85.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 97% less than the Baltimore County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,521
+12%since 2020
from 4,934 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,541 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 5,846 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.2
+3%since 2020
from 19.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$2,499
−80%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $10,391 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,071
+124%since 2020
from $4,489 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
85.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.721
+15%since 2020
from 0.626 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Other services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,226
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,963 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(2,911)
Black25.3%(1,247)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(320)
Asian5%(247)
Other4.2%(209)
Diversity Score72.4%(3,574)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(2,635)
Black35.9%(1,981)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(453)
Asian4%(220)
Other4.2%(232)
Diversity Score79.2%(4,371)
Diversity Score
79
+9%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
59.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
24.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,521 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 85.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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