Baltimore city, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24510 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 573,243 | — | #123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,177 | -17.3% | #1,881 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,851 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,600 | -18.6% | #1,086 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,331 | +14.4% | #383 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.7% | #2,648 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baltimore city has a population of 573,243, making it the #123 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Baltimore city is $62,177, ranking #1,881 out of 3,222 counties — 17.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Baltimore city is $229,600 (-18.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,331/mo and the homeownership rate is 47.5%.
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94.1% of residents in Baltimore city have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
About Baltimore city, Maryland
Baltimore city, Maryland has a total population of 573,243, making it the 123rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baltimore city is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baltimore city is $62,177, which ranks #1,881 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Baltimore city is $229,600, 18.6% below the national median. Renters in Baltimore city pay a median gross rent of $1,331 per month. The homeownership rate is 47.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baltimore city, 36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Baltimore city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 58.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (26.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%).
All data for Baltimore city, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.