Baltimore city, Maryland
Located in Maryland, Baltimore city has a population of 573,243 residents and a median age of 36.2 years, making it the #123 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.7%. The median home value is $229,600, and the median household income is $62,177, which is 17% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Baltimore city, 36.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.2% above the national average, ranking #422 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Baltimore city is 70.6 years. 19.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.6% of adults in Baltimore city smoke , 38.5% are obese , and 18.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 144.1 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Baltimore city is 45.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 9.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.0 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
26.2% of children in Baltimore city live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 26.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Baltimore city is 52.4%. The mean commute time is 31.9 min, which is 15.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Baltimore city voted Democratic with a margin of 73.0%. The vote was 85.2% Dem / 12.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.6 toward Republicans .
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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.