Harford County, Maryland

MD · FIPS 24025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 263,757 #275 / 3,222
91th
Median Household Income $112,265 +49.4% #81 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 40.5 years +4.1% #1,958 / 3,222
39th
Median Home Value $386,400 +37.1% #327 / 3,222
90th
Median Gross Rent $1,586 +36.4% #197 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 7.1% -43.3% #233 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Harford County has a population of 263,757, making it the #275 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.1%
Native Born
5.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Harford County is $112,265, ranking #81 out of 3,222 counties — 49.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.

Median Household Income
$112,265 +49.4% vs nat'l
Rank #81 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$51,717 +25.3% vs nat'l
Rank #192 of 3,222
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.1% −43.3% vs nat'l
Rank #233 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.8% −28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,191 of 3,222
63th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.3% +19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #270 of 3,222
92th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.0 min +26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #289 of 3,222
91th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Harford County is $386,400 (+37.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,586/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.

Median Home Value
$386,400 +37.1% vs nat'l
Rank #327 of 3,222
90th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,586 +36.4% vs nat'l
Rank #197 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.7% +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #686 of 3,222
79th percentile
79.7% Homeownership

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Health

96.4% of residents in Harford County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.

96.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4% +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #172 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Harford County, Maryland

Harford County, Maryland has a total population of 263,757, making it the 275th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harford County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Harford County is $112,265, which ranks #81 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.

The median home value in Harford County is $386,400, 37.1% above the national median. Renters in Harford County pay a median gross rent of $1,586 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Harford County, 40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.0 min.

Harford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).

All data for Harford 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.