CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6026
Maryland · Howard County · 8,287 residents · 1.973 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26highest population in MD#1552 US8,287#123highest foreign-born in MD37.9%#281lowest low poverty in MD3.3%#291highest home value in MD$551,700TRACT SHAPE · Howard County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 6026 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $551,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the Howard County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,287
+4%since 2020
from 8,006 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,200 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 4,058 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+8%since 2020
from 37.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,006
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,662 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,051
+27%since 2020
from $37,121 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−5%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
Retail trade7.8%
Other services5.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$551,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $416,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,915
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,596 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
62.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+2%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(3,511)
Black10.9%(875)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(293)
Asian38.4%(3,075)
Other3.1%(252)
Diversity Score80.7%(6,464)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(3,370)
Black12.2%(1,010)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(973)
Asian32.7%(2,706)
Other2.8%(228)
Diversity Score87.3%(7,237)
Diversity Score
87
+8%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
+15%since 2020
from 24.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
49.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
37.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 8,287 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 $93,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $551,700, and the typical rent is about $1,915 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.7% 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 3.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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