Baltimore County, Maryland

MD · FIPS 24005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 850,796 #72 / 3,222
98th
Median Household Income $91,768 +22.1% #272 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 39.7 years +2.1% #2,202 / 3,222
32th
Median Home Value $349,300 +23.9% #421 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,627 +39.9% #166 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 9.8% -22.4% #743 / 3,222
77th

Demographics

Baltimore County has a population of 850,796, making it the #72 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

86.8%
Native Born
13.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Baltimore County is $91,768, ranking #272 out of 3,222 counties — 22.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.

Median Household Income
$91,768 +22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #272 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,074 +18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #243 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.8% −22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #743 of 3,222
77th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.9% −8.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,931 of 3,222
40th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.3% +25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #217 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.8 min +11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #744 of 3,222
77th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Baltimore County is $349,300 (+23.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,627/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.

Median Home Value
$349,300 +23.9% vs nat'l
Rank #421 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,627 +39.9% vs nat'l
Rank #166 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
66.4% +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,631 of 3,222
18th percentile
66.4% Homeownership

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Health

94.6% of residents in Baltimore County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.

94.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6% +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #816 of 3,222
75th percentile

About Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County, Maryland has a total population of 850,796, making it the 72nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baltimore County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Baltimore County is $91,768, which ranks #272 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.

The median home value in Baltimore County is $349,300, 23.9% above the national median. Renters in Baltimore County pay a median gross rent of $1,627 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Baltimore County, 42.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.8 min.

Baltimore County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%).

All data for Baltimore County, 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.