Harford County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 263,757 | — | #275 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $112,265 | +49.4% | #81 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,958 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $386,400 | +37.1% | #327 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,586 | +36.4% | #197 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -43.3% | #233 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.4% of residents in Harford County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
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.