Baltimore County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 850,796 | — | #72 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $91,768 | +22.1% | #272 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,202 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $349,300 | +23.9% | #421 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,627 | +39.9% | #166 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.4% | #743 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.6% of residents in Baltimore County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
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.