Baltimore County, MD

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Baltimore County Overview

850,737
TOTAL POPULATION
405,306
MALE POPULATION
445,431
FEMALE POPULATION
90.99
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,603
PER CAPITA INCOME
$109,514
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$88,157
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,538
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
454,366
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Baltimore County Area Codes

Race in Baltimore County

The most populous races in Baltimore County are White / Caucasian (475,191 | 55.9%), Black / African American (256,007 | 30.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (51,697 | 6.1%).
Race in Baltimore County
Race# Population% Population
Asian51,6936.1%
Black / African American256,00730.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,0440.1%
Hispanic or Latino51,6976.1%
Native / Alaskan1,9800.2%
White / Caucasian475,19155.9%
Two or more Races41,9604.9%
Some other Race22,8622.7%
Total850,737100.0%

Ancestry in Baltimore County

The most populous ancestries reported in Baltimore County are German (122,404 | 14.4%), Irish (94,227 | 11.1%), English (60,608 | 7.1%), Italian (46,794 | 5.5%), and American (38,854 | 4.6%), together accounting for 42.7% of all Baltimore County residents.
Ancestry in Baltimore County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan7490.1%
African11,1941.3%
Albanian3040.0%
American38,8544.6%
Apache580.0%
Arab5,5380.6%
Arapaho360.0%
Argentinean3750.0%
Armenian4180.1%
Australian1310.0%
Austrian1,9570.2%
Bahamian220.0%
Barbadian4690.1%
Belgian2970.0%
Belizean140.0%
Bhutanese1,9730.2%
Blackfeet3070.0%
Bolivian3850.1%
Brazilian6010.1%
British4,1540.5%
British West Indian4970.1%
Bulgarian3240.0%
Burmese4,7520.6%
Cajun350.0%
Canadian7100.1%
Carpatho Rusyn60.0%
Celtic350.0%
Central American18,5072.2%
Central American Indian6620.1%
Cherokee2,1160.3%
Cheyenne60.0%
Chilean4570.1%
Chinese130.0%
Chippewa50.0%
Choctaw1430.0%
Colombian1,8160.2%
Comanche90.0%
Costa Rican1440.0%
Cree280.0%
Creek850.0%
Croatian2840.0%
Cuban1,9040.2%
Cypriot170.0%
Czech2,8820.3%
Czechoslovakian7640.1%
Danish1,0930.1%
Delaware60.0%
Dominican3,4490.4%
Dutch4,7420.6%
Dutch West Indian60.0%
Eastern European5,1800.6%
Ecuadorian1,0190.1%
Egyptian1,4940.2%
English60,6087.1%
Estonian1670.0%
Ethiopian2,9100.3%
European11,6281.4%
Filipino6420.1%
Finnish8150.1%
French10,7471.3%
French American Indian1140.0%
French Canadian1,3170.2%
German122,40414.4%
German Russian260.0%
Ghanaian1,2150.1%
Greek5,2890.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro1990.0%
Guatemalan3,4910.4%
Guyanese3490.0%
Haitian1,0620.1%
Hmong510.0%
Honduran3,5560.4%
Hopi170.0%
Houma240.0%
Hungarian2,9530.4%
Icelander800.0%
Indian (Asian)8,3831.0%
Indonesian2,6970.3%
Iranian1,7000.2%
Iraqi1650.0%
Irish94,22711.1%
Iroquois2770.0%
Israeli1,0810.1%
Italian46,7945.5%
Jamaican5,5370.6%
Japanese3870.1%
Jordanian1100.0%
Kenyan2,3250.3%
Korean9,6301.1%
Laotian90.0%
Latvian3490.0%
Lebanese5530.1%
Liberian5300.1%
Lithuanian3,0370.4%
Lumbee8210.1%
Luxembourger240.0%
Macedonian140.0%
Malaysian2340.0%
Maltese270.0%
Menominee60.0%
Mexican8,9031.1%
Mexican American Indian1890.0%
Mongolian30.0%
Moroccan4450.1%
Native Hawaiian1,0150.1%
Navajo960.0%
New Zealander50.0%
Nicaraguan6640.1%
Nigerian10,6011.3%
Northern European6270.1%
Norwegian3,0320.4%
Okinawan120.0%
Paiute60.0%
Pakistani5220.1%
Palestinian6150.1%
Panamanian6910.1%
Paraguayan1460.0%
Pennsylvania German1890.0%
Peruvian1,9790.2%
Polish35,6934.2%
Portuguese9700.1%
Potawatomi110.0%
Puerto Rican8,0040.9%
Puget Sound Salish220.0%
Romanian8770.1%
Russian10,8271.3%
Salvadoran9,9021.2%
Samoan1780.0%
Scandinavian1,1390.1%
Scotch-Irish4,7850.6%
Scottish10,0151.2%
Seminole430.0%
Senegalese1160.0%
Serbian1740.0%
Shoshone250.0%
Sierra Leonean4220.1%
Sioux1720.0%
Slavic2790.0%
Slovak1,6250.2%
Slovene1280.0%
Somali110.0%
South African1500.0%
South American7,2310.9%
South American Indian4100.1%
Soviet Union530.0%
Spaniard1,0070.1%
Spanish5910.1%
Sri Lankan2,9470.4%
Subsaharan African32,1423.8%
Sudanese5850.1%
Swedish3,6760.4%
Swiss1,2850.2%
Syrian6030.1%
Taiwanese180.0%
Thai14,2061.7%
Tongan50.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2,2590.3%
Turkish4280.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander900.0%
Ugandan1180.0%
Ukrainian4,6920.5%
Uruguayan1000.0%
Venezuelan7310.1%
Vietnamese1,2600.2%
Welsh4,3310.5%
West Indian1,3070.2%
Yaqui660.0%
Yugoslavian770.0%
Zimbabwean2170.0%
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Immigrants in Baltimore County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Baltimore County came from Asia (40,064 | 4.7%), Africa (25,731 | 3.0%), Latin America (25,430 | 3.0%), South Central Asia (19,526 | 2.3%), and Western Africa (14,660 | 1.7%), together accounting for 14.7% of all Baltimore County residents.
Immigrants in Baltimore County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan6960.1%
Africa25,7313.0%
Albania1120.0%
Argentina3070.0%
Armenia120.0%
Asia40,0644.7%
Australia1430.0%
Austria1230.0%
Bahamas220.0%
Bangladesh1,1700.1%
Barbados2930.0%
Belarus3380.0%
Belgium340.0%
Belize50.0%
Bolivia1270.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina190.0%
Brazil6320.1%
Bulgaria2880.0%
Cambodia1250.0%
Cameroon1,8800.2%
Canada1,1610.1%
Caribbean8,2721.0%
Central America12,7511.5%
Chile1540.0%
China4,4640.5%
Colombia7590.1%
Congo10.0%
Costa Rica820.0%
Croatia60.0%
Cuba3360.0%
Czechoslovakia1200.0%
Denmark240.0%
Dominica1030.0%
Dominican Republic1,3180.2%
Eastern Africa6,2860.7%
Eastern Asia7,5740.9%
Eastern Europe6,5140.8%
Ecuador3760.0%
Egypt8430.1%
El Salvador5,7590.7%
England6540.1%
Eritrea2700.0%
Ethiopia2,3980.3%
Europe11,4871.3%
Fiji200.0%
France1440.0%
Germany9470.1%
Ghana1,6430.2%
Greece5010.1%
Grenada940.0%
Guatemala1,8770.2%
Guyana3050.0%
Haiti3440.0%
Honduras2,2690.3%
Hong Kong2030.0%
Hungary690.0%
India6,9020.8%
Indonesia140.0%
Iran1,2860.2%
Iraq2920.0%
Ireland3270.0%
Israel5690.1%
Italy6790.1%
Jamaica3,1530.4%
Japan3400.0%
Jordan880.0%
Kazakhstan1840.0%
Kenya2,6970.3%
Korea2,7700.3%
Kuwait530.0%
Laos750.0%
Latin America25,4303.0%
Latvia180.0%
Lebanon1190.0%
Liberia1,0830.1%
Lithuania150.0%
Malaysia1730.0%
Mexico2,3950.3%
Middle Africa2,1870.3%
Moldova1260.0%
Morocco5080.1%
Nepal3,8990.5%
Netherlands1730.0%
Nicaragua2070.0%
Nigeria10,6901.3%
Northern Africa1,9320.2%
Northern Europe2,0540.2%
Norway640.0%
Oceania2040.0%
Pakistan4,0760.5%
Panama1570.0%
Peru9720.1%
Philippines5,8700.7%
Poland6930.1%
Portugal690.0%
Romania4200.1%
Russia1,6810.2%
Saudi Arabia1580.0%
Scotland460.0%
Senegal1820.0%
Serbia220.0%
Sierra Leone2980.0%
Singapore2050.0%
Somalia110.0%
South Africa2140.0%
South America4,4070.5%
South Central Asia19,5262.3%
South Eastern Asia10,3991.2%
Southern Europe1,4700.2%
Spain2010.0%
Sri Lanka3110.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1030.0%
Sudan4790.1%
Sweden1030.0%
Switzerland280.0%
Syria4000.1%
Taiwan6360.1%
Thailand3480.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1,9110.2%
Turkey2400.0%
Uganda3220.0%
Ukraine1,9480.2%
Uruguay1000.0%
Uzbekistan6360.1%
Venezuela5890.1%
Vietnam1,6660.2%
West Indies510.0%
Western Africa14,6601.7%
Western Asia2,4540.3%
Western Europe1,4490.2%
Zaire2720.0%
Zimbabwe2070.0%
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Sex and Age in Baltimore County

Sex and Age in Baltimore County

The most populous age groups in Baltimore County are 60 to 64 Years (28,581 | 7.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (30,410 | 6.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,752 (6.1%)24,140 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years25,590 (6.3%)25,315 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years26,926 (6.6%)25,330 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years28,109 (6.9%)27,954 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years26,233 (6.5%)26,777 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years26,545 (6.6%)27,985 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years27,981 (6.9%)30,106 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years27,079 (6.7%)29,259 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years24,193 (6.0%)26,871 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years23,988 (5.9%)26,356 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years25,989 (6.4%)28,266 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years26,024 (6.4%)30,086 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years28,581 (7.0%)30,410 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years21,236 (5.2%)26,490 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years17,600 (4.3%)20,465 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years10,407 (2.6%)15,664 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years6,989 (1.7%)10,377 (2.3%)
85 Years and over7,084 (1.8%)13,580 (3.0%)
Total405,306 (100.0%)445,431 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Baltimore County

Median Family Size in Baltimore County

The median family size in Baltimore County is 3.17 persons per family, with married-couple families (145,524 | 69.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16,776 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Baltimore County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple145,524 (69.3%)3.24
Single Male/Father16,776 (8.0%)2.82
Single Female/Mother47,831 (22.8%)3.06
Total Families210,131 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Baltimore County

The median household size in Baltimore County is 2.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (47,831 | 14.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28 persons per household. non-family households (118,480 | 36.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Baltimore County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple145,524 (44.3%)3.27
Single Male/Father16,776 (5.1%)3.16
Single Female/Mother47,831 (14.6%)3.28
Non-family118,480 (36.0%)1.22
Total Households328,611 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Baltimore County

Out of a total of 328,611 households in Baltimore County, 210,131 (63.9%) are family households, while 118,480 (36.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 89,678, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 98,543.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Baltimore County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-98,543 (30.0%)
2-Person Households89,678 (27.3%)16,942 (5.2%)
3-Person Households51,118 (15.6%)2,296 (0.7%)
4-Person Households40,483 (12.3%)561 (0.2%)
5-Person Households17,838 (5.4%)111 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7,102 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,912 (1.2%)27 (0.0%)
Total210,131 (63.9%)118,480 (36.0%)

Female Fertility in Baltimore County

Fertility by Age in Baltimore County

Average fertility rate in Baltimore County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years213 (2.2%)8.0
20 to 34 years6,270 (63.9%)74.0
35 to 50 years3,323 (33.9%)38.0
Total9,806 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baltimore County

65.2% of women with births (9,806) in Baltimore County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baltimore County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)213 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years3,781 (60.3%)2,489 (39.7%)
35 to 50 years2,615 (78.7%)708 (21.3%)
Total6,394 (65.2%)3,412 (34.8%)

Fertility by Education in Baltimore County

Average fertility rate in Baltimore County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Baltimore County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School686 (7.0%)26.0
High School Diploma2,101 (21.4%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree2,625 (26.8%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree2,408 (24.6%)51.0
Graduate Degree1,986 (20.3%)63.0
Total9,806 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baltimore County

34.8% of women with births in Baltimore County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 80.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 52.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baltimore County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School448 (65.3%)238 (34.7%)
High School Diploma1,004 (47.8%)1,097 (52.2%)
College or Associate's Degree1,486 (56.6%)1,139 (43.4%)
Bachelor's Degree1,864 (77.4%)544 (22.6%)
Graduate Degree1,593 (80.2%)393 (19.8%)
Total6,394 (65.2%)3,412 (34.8%)

Income in Baltimore County

Income Overview in Baltimore County

Per Capita Income in Baltimore County is $46,603, while median incomes of families and households are $109,514 and $88,157 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income850,737$46,603
Median Family Income210,131$109,514
Mean Family Income210,131$139,852
Median Household Income328,611$88,157
Mean Household Income328,611$117,444
Income Deficit210,131$11,538
Wage / Income Gap (%)850,73721.87%
Wage / Income Gap ($)850,73778.13¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index850,7370.46

Earnings by Sex in Baltimore County

Average Earnings in Baltimore County are $50,439, $57,625 for men and $45,020 for women, a difference of 21.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Baltimore County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male233,008 (49.7%)$57,625
Female235,324 (50.2%)$45,020
Total468,332 (100.0%)$50,439

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baltimore County

The most common earnings brackets in Baltimore County are $100,000+ for men (57,031 | 24.5%) and $100,000+ for women (32,495 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baltimore County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10,452 (4.5%)11,564 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9996,015 (2.6%)9,339 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,401 (2.3%)8,192 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,638 (2.0%)5,860 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,022 (2.2%)7,844 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,636 (2.0%)6,005 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,326 (1.9%)6,220 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,640 (1.6%)4,437 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,269 (1.8%)5,007 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,395 (2.3%)6,005 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,976 (4.3%)11,517 (4.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,760 (4.2%)12,704 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9998,449 (3.6%)11,028 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9999,698 (4.2%)11,882 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99910,880 (4.7%)12,139 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9998,842 (3.8%)9,896 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99917,746 (7.6%)19,728 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99916,216 (7.0%)14,584 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99930,616 (13.1%)28,878 (12.3%)
$100,000+57,031 (24.5%)32,495 (13.8%)
Total233,008 (100.0%)235,324 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baltimore County

Average earnings in Baltimore County are $66,039 for men and $51,541 for women, a difference of 22.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $109,587, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,329. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,286, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,552.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baltimore County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,329$24,552
High School Diploma$48,858$34,687
College or Associate's Degree$59,671$43,623
Bachelor's Degree$81,235$61,031
Graduate Degree$109,587$82,286
Total$66,039$51,541

Family Income in Baltimore County

Family Income Brackets in Baltimore County

According to the Baltimore County family income data, there are 46,649 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,732 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Baltimore County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,6742.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,7321.3%
$15,000 to $24,9996,9343.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998,1953.9%
$35,000 to $49,99915,5507.4%
$50,000 to $74,99927,94713.3%
$75,000 to $99,99927,52713.1%
$100,000 to $149,99946,64922.2%
$150,000 to $199,99930,04914.3%
$200,000+38,87418.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baltimore County

4-person families (37,648 | 17.9%) account for the highest median family income in Baltimore County with $140,580 per family, while 2-person families (96,844 | 46.1%) have the highest median income of $47,486 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baltimore County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families96,844 (46.1%)$94,971
3-Person Families49,906 (23.7%)$115,286
4-Person Families37,648 (17.9%)$140,580
5-Person Families16,189 (7.7%)$127,779
6-Person Families6,064 (2.9%)$129,770
7+ Person Families3,480 (1.7%)$116,509
Total210,131 (100.0%)$109,514

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baltimore County

The median family income in Baltimore County is $109,514, with families comprising 3+ earners (27,378) having the highest median family income of $165,994, while families with no earners (25,414) have the lowest median family income of $57,286, accounting for 13.0% and 12.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Baltimore County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners25,414 (12.1%)$57,286
1 Earner67,738 (32.2%)$75,253
2 Earners89,601 (42.6%)$138,901
3+ Earners27,378 (13.0%)$165,994
Total210,131 (100.0%)$109,514

Household Income in Baltimore County

Household Income Brackets in Baltimore County

With 62,765 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Baltimore County, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 8,215 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Baltimore County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014,7874.5%
$10,000 to $14,9998,2152.5%
$15,000 to $24,99917,0885.2%
$25,000 to $34,99919,0595.8%
$35,000 to $49,99930,5619.3%
$50,000 to $74,99950,27715.3%
$75,000 to $99,99943,70513.3%
$100,000 to $149,99962,76519.1%
$150,000 to $199,99936,80411.2%
$200,000+45,34813.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Baltimore County

The median household income in Baltimore County is $88,157, with the highest median household income of $107,410 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 126,678 households (38.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,203, with 8,460 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Baltimore County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,460 (2.6%)$43,203
25 to 44 Years100,856 (30.7%)$94,658
45 to 64 Years126,678 (38.6%)$107,410
65+ Years92,617 (28.2%)$63,858
Total328,611 (100.0%)$88,157

Poverty in Baltimore County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore County

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of Baltimore County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 709 males (15.5%) and 5,894 females (17.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,029 (12.5%)4,021 (17.1%)
5 Years709 (15.5%)723 (15.4%)
6 to 11 Years4,574 (14.9%)5,005 (16.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,691 (10.4%)1,973 (13.0%)
15 Years721 (14.5%)559 (10.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,141 (10.2%)1,320 (13.0%)
18 to 24 Years4,615 (13.8%)5,894 (17.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,977 (7.3%)6,227 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,872 (7.6%)6,001 (10.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,906 (5.8%)4,115 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years3,675 (6.8%)4,454 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,666 (7.0%)4,164 (9.0%)
75 Years and over2,197 (9.3%)4,617 (12.4%)
Total35,773 (9.0%)49,073 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore County

According to the poverty statistics in Baltimore County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.2% of males and 92.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21,198 (87.5%)19,513 (82.9%)
5 Years3,869 (84.5%)3,972 (84.6%)
6 to 11 Years26,106 (85.1%)25,062 (83.4%)
12 to 14 Years14,550 (89.6%)13,169 (87.0%)
15 Years4,257 (85.5%)4,679 (89.3%)
16 and 17 Years10,048 (89.8%)8,835 (87.0%)
18 to 24 Years28,887 (86.2%)27,474 (82.3%)
25 to 34 Years50,121 (92.6%)51,777 (89.3%)
35 to 44 Years47,169 (92.4%)50,105 (89.3%)
45 to 54 Years46,832 (94.2%)50,432 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years50,592 (93.2%)55,770 (92.6%)
65 to 74 Years35,573 (93.0%)42,191 (91.0%)
75 Years and over21,370 (90.7%)32,524 (87.6%)
Total360,572 (91.0%)385,503 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baltimore County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Baltimore County show that 4.1% or 5,917 of the total 145,524 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 32.2%, comprising of 309 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.0%, which includes 2,599 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baltimore County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children83,654 (97.0%)2,599 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children44,372 (96.0%)1,840 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children10,931 (90.3%)1,169 (9.7%)
5 or more Children650 (67.8%)309 (32.2%)
Total139,607 (95.9%)5,917 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baltimore County

According to the poverty data in Baltimore County, 8.1% or 1,360 single-father households and 15.7% or 7,507 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 327 households (32.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 162 households (63.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baltimore County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children268 (3.4%)756 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children741 (9.6%)4,928 (20.5%)
3 or 4 Children327 (32.6%)1,661 (41.2%)
5 or more Children24 (30.0%)162 (63.0%)
Total1,360 (8.1%)7,507 (15.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baltimore County

The poverty data for Baltimore County shows that 5,917 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 8,867 of the single-parent households (13.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 309 households (32.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 186 household (55.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baltimore County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,599 (3.0%)1,024 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,840 (4.0%)5,669 (17.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,169 (9.7%)1,988 (39.5%)
5 or more Children309 (32.2%)186 (55.2%)
Total5,917 (4.1%)8,867 (13.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Baltimore County

Employment by Class of Employer in Baltimore County

Among the 422,546 employed individuals in Baltimore County, private company employees (260,457 | 61.6%), not-for-profit organizations (48,215 | 11.4%), and local government employees (29,659 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Baltimore County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees260,45761.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15,9793.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)18,6764.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations48,21511.4%
Local Government Employees29,6597.0%
State Government Employees24,0125.7%
Federal Government Employees25,0105.9%
Unpaid Family Workers5380.1%
Total422,546100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Baltimore County

According to the labor force statistics for Baltimore County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (688,433), 66.0% or 454,366 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 23,627 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.3% or 50,710 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.8% or 2,874 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18,187 (39.7%)2,874 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Years39,015 (73.6%)4,370 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years46,896 (86.0%)3,517 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years50,710 (87.3%)2,282 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years93,655 (87.2%)3,559 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years90,583 (86.6%)3,533 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years44,102 (78.6%)1,720 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years37,459 (63.5%)1,011 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years28,568 (33.3%)771 (2.7%)
75 Years and over5,064 (7.9%)142 (2.8%)
Total454,366 (66.0%)23,627 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baltimore County

According to labor force statistics for Baltimore County, 82.6% of individuals (363,208) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (439,719) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 15,618 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.4% or 168,686 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 5,129 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baltimore County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School19,248 (60.7%)1,649 (5.2%)
High School Diploma78,907 (76.8%)6,678 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree96,527 (82.8%)5,712 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher168,686 (89.4%)5,472 (2.9%)
Total363,208 (82.6%)18,908 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Baltimore County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baltimore County are Community & Social Service (54,735 | 12.7%), Management (48,591 | 11.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (37,479 | 8.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (33,233 | 7.7%), and Business & Financial (30,160 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Baltimore County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baltimore County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (69.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.7%), Health Technologists (75.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Baltimore County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management27,120 (55.8%)21,471 (44.2%)
Business & Financial13,546 (44.9%)16,614 (55.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science26,062 (69.5%)11,417 (30.5%)
Computers & Mathematics14,742 (69.5%)6,481 (30.5%)
Architecture & Engineering8,015 (82.8%)1,663 (17.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,305 (50.2%)3,273 (49.8%)
Community & Social Service 18,437 (33.7%)36,298 (66.3%)
Education, Arts & Media2,879 (32.8%)5,898 (67.2%)
Legal Services & Support3,365 (46.6%)3,852 (53.4%)
Education Instruction & Library7,380 (24.7%)22,496 (75.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,813 (54.3%)4,052 (45.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7,747 (23.3%)25,486 (76.7%)
Health Technologists5,762 (24.1%)18,103 (75.9%)
Total (Category)92,912 (45.5%)111,286 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)214,396 (49.9%)215,234 (50.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Baltimore County are Food Preparation & Serving (18,771 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (13,485 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (11,806 | 2.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11,488 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (10,792 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Baltimore County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Baltimore County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.8%), Security & Protection (70.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.0%), Personal Care & Service (71.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Baltimore County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,290 (17.0%)11,195 (83.0%)
Security & Protection7,629 (70.7%)3,163 (29.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention4,048 (67.4%)1,959 (32.6%)
Law Enforcement3,581 (74.8%)1,204 (25.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,425 (44.9%)10,346 (55.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7,519 (65.4%)3,969 (34.5%)
Personal Care & Service3,387 (28.7%)8,419 (71.3%)
Total (Category)29,250 (44.1%)37,092 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)214,396 (49.9%)215,234 (50.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Baltimore County are Office & Administration (48,662 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (37,677 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Baltimore County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Baltimore County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related19,604 (52.0%)18,073 (48.0%)
Office & Administration11,590 (23.8%)37,072 (76.2%)
Total (Category)31,194 (36.1%)55,145 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)214,396 (49.9%)215,234 (50.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Baltimore County are Construction & Extraction (14,803 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11,920 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (475 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Baltimore County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Baltimore County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry295 (62.1%)180 (37.9%)
Construction & Extraction14,344 (96.9%)459 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair11,492 (96.4%)428 (3.6%)
Total (Category)26,131 (96.1%)1,067 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)214,396 (49.9%)215,234 (50.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Baltimore County are Material Moving (16,634 | 3.9%), Transportation (16,033 | 3.7%), and Production (12,886 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Baltimore County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Baltimore County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,429 (73.2%)3,457 (26.8%)
Transportation13,167 (82.1%)2,866 (17.9%)
Material Moving12,313 (74.0%)4,321 (26.0%)
Total (Category)34,909 (76.6%)10,644 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)214,396 (49.9%)215,234 (50.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Baltimore County

Employment Industries in Baltimore County

The major employment industries in Baltimore County include Health Care & Social Assistance (69,664 | 16.2%), Educational Services (46,987 | 10.9%), Retail Trade (43,956 | 10.2%), Professional & Scientific (39,704 | 9.2%), and Public Administration (34,412 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Baltimore County

Employment Industries by Sex in Baltimore County

The Baltimore County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (97.4%), Construction (86.9%), and Wholesale Trade (76.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.9%), Educational Services (69.8%), and Finance & Insurance (59.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Baltimore County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,050 (71.8%)413 (28.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction147 (97.4%)4 (2.6%)
Construction21,023 (86.9%)3,165 (13.1%)
Manufacturing17,803 (73.0%)6,580 (27.0%)
Wholesale Trade6,640 (76.6%)2,033 (23.4%)
Retail Trade24,719 (56.2%)19,237 (43.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing16,763 (72.5%)6,366 (27.5%)
Utilities2,058 (74.7%)699 (25.4%)
Information4,325 (59.9%)2,901 (40.2%)
Finance & Insurance9,904 (40.7%)14,427 (59.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing4,707 (54.5%)3,933 (45.5%)
Professional & Scientific23,053 (58.1%)16,651 (41.9%)
Enterprise Management339 (45.3%)409 (54.7%)
Administrative & Support9,247 (57.7%)6,793 (42.3%)
Educational Services14,178 (30.2%)32,809 (69.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16,118 (23.1%)53,546 (76.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,432 (51.1%)4,235 (48.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services10,615 (45.8%)12,573 (54.2%)
Public Administration16,879 (49.0%)17,533 (50.9%)
Total214,396 (49.9%)215,234 (50.1%)

Education in Baltimore County

School Enrollment in Baltimore County

The most common levels of schooling among the 213,805 students in Baltimore County are college / undergraduate (52,341 | 24.5%), high school (42,411 | 19.8%), and middle school (40,635 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Baltimore County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12,3105.8%
Kindergarten9,9104.6%
Elementary School40,62419.0%
Middle School40,63519.0%
High School42,41119.8%
College / Undergraduate52,34124.5%
Graduate / Professional15,5747.3%
Total213,805100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baltimore County

Out of a total of 213,805 students who are enrolled in schools in Baltimore County, 48,961 (22.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 164,844 (77.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,236 (54.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 39,285 (81.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baltimore County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,401 (45.7%)5,236 (54.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old39,285 (81.9%)8,714 (18.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds41,090 (80.8%)9,752 (19.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds23,645 (78.2%)6,584 (21.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14,290 (75.2%)4,710 (24.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds20,786 (79.7%)5,302 (20.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11,231 (71.5%)4,470 (28.5%)
35 Years and over10,088 (70.5%)4,221 (29.5%)
Total164,844 (77.1%)48,961 (22.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baltimore County

Business (48,969 | 18.7%), education (26,565 | 10.2%), science & technology (26,083 | 10.0%), social sciences (22,900 | 8.8%), and engineering (16,924 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 261,270 individuals in Baltimore County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baltimore County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics16,1436.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural15,0235.8%
Physical & Health Sciences7,8363.0%
Psychology16,7676.4%
Social Sciences22,9008.8%
Engineering16,9246.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,0530.8%
Science & Technology26,08310.0%
Business48,96918.7%
Education26,56510.2%
Literature & Languages11,9424.6%
Liberal Arts & History13,6115.2%
Visual & Performing Arts10,6464.1%
Communications10,2083.9%
Arts & Humanities15,6006.0%
Total261,270100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Baltimore County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baltimore County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Baltimore County are males with 2 vehicles (91,462, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (83,220, making up 44.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baltimore County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,397 (3.0%)6,948 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle40,497 (19.3%)55,620 (26.8%)
2 Vehicles91,462 (43.5%)83,220 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles45,400 (21.6%)39,345 (18.9%)
4 Vehicles19,347 (9.2%)16,685 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles7,309 (3.5%)5,977 (2.9%)
Total210,412 (100.0%)207,795 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Baltimore County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Baltimore County are 30 to 34 minutes (64,067 commuters, 17.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (56,252 commuters, 15.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (51,537 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Baltimore County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6,3141.7%
5 to 9 Minutes22,5906.1%
10 to 14 Minutes38,33210.3%
15 to 19 Minutes51,53713.8%
20 to 24 Minutes56,25215.1%
25 to 29 Minutes30,9778.3%
30 to 34 Minutes64,06717.2%
35 to 39 Minutes14,8424.0%
40 to 44 Minutes18,4355.0%
45 to 59 Minutes36,4749.8%
60 to 89 Minutes22,3306.0%
90 or more Minutes10,2392.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Baltimore County

The most common commute times in Baltimore County are 30 to 34 minutes (33,027 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (31,040 commuters, 16.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Baltimore County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3,289 (1.8%)3,025 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,177 (5.4%)12,413 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes18,280 (9.7%)20,052 (10.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes24,258 (12.9%)27,279 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes28,137 (15.0%)28,115 (15.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes15,338 (8.2%)15,639 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes33,027 (17.6%)31,040 (16.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes6,953 (3.7%)7,889 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes9,532 (5.1%)8,903 (4.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes19,496 (10.4%)16,978 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes13,358 (7.1%)8,972 (4.9%)
90 or more Minutes6,268 (3.3%)3,971 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baltimore County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Baltimore County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (23,967, 12.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (26,648, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baltimore County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11,687 (6.2%)6,024 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10,849 (5.8%)3,139 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11,155 (5.9%)6,577 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17,416 (9.3%)12,112 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17,409 (9.2%)17,591 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM23,967 (12.7%)26,648 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18,800 (10.0%)25,914 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM20,187 (10.7%)25,134 (13.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10,004 (5.3%)14,660 (8.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12,773 (6.8%)14,404 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,940 (3.2%)6,196 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,860 (1.5%)2,450 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12,101 (6.4%)12,118 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,965 (6.9%)11,309 (6.1%)
Total188,113 (100.0%)184,276 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Baltimore County

Occupancy by Ownership in Baltimore County

Of the total 328,611 dwellings in Baltimore County, owner-occupied units account for 218,610 (66.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 110,001 (33.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Baltimore County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units218,61066.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units110,00133.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units328,611100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Baltimore County

Occupancy by Household Size in Baltimore County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household98,54330.0%
2-Person Household106,62032.5%
3-Person Household53,41416.3%
4+ Person Household70,03421.3%
Total Housing Units328,611100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baltimore County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baltimore County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household53,932 (54.7%)44,611 (45.3%)
2-Person Household76,751 (72.0%)29,869 (28.0%)
3-Person Household37,169 (69.6%)16,245 (30.4%)
4+ Person Household50,758 (72.5%)19,276 (27.5%)
Total Housing Units218,610 (66.5%)110,001 (33.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baltimore County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baltimore County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11,379 (55.1%)9,269 (44.9%)
High School Diploma41,219 (60.1%)27,412 (39.9%)
College/Associate Degree56,975 (61.0%)36,445 (39.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher109,037 (74.7%)36,875 (25.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baltimore County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baltimore County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years54,28416.5%
35 to 44 Years55,03216.8%
45 to 54 Years58,45617.8%
55 to 64 Years68,22220.8%
65 to 74 Years52,59116.0%
75 to 84 Years27,0038.2%
85 Years and Over13,0234.0%
Total328,611100.0%

Housing Finances in Baltimore County

Median Income by Occupancy in Baltimore County

Median Income by Occupancy in Baltimore County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied218,610 (66.5%)$110,688
Renter-Occupied110,001 (33.5%)$55,751
Average328,611 (100.0%)$88,157

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baltimore County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baltimore County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,264 (1.9%)6,143 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,118 (1.0%)2,372 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,720 (1.2%)5,334 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,374 (1.5%)4,313 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,446 (2.0%)5,096 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,284 (4.3%)9,795 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,539 (6.7%)15,992 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,859 (13.2%)21,349 (19.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,056 (12.8%)15,673 (14.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99947,407 (21.7%)15,392 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more73,543 (33.6%)8,542 (7.8%)
Total218,610 (100.0%)110,001 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baltimore County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baltimore County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,624 (2.1%)2,159 (2.0%)
$300 to $49913,301 (6.1%)1,862 (1.7%)
$500 to $79933,387 (15.3%)3,786 (3.4%)
$800 to $99914,676 (6.7%)5,159 (4.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49937,456 (17.1%)42,719 (38.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99943,467 (19.9%)32,481 (29.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49929,113 (13.3%)13,769 (12.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99917,846 (8.2%)2,837 (2.6%)
$3,000 or more24,740 (11.3%)2,343 (2.1%)
Total218,610 (100.0%)110,001 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Baltimore County

Housing Structures in Baltimore County

Housing Structures in Baltimore County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached158,70348.3%
Single Unit, Attached76,43823.3%
2 Unit Apartments3,3251.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,5772.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21,5986.6%
10 or more Apartments59,37218.1%
Mobile Home / Other2,5980.8%
Total328,611100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baltimore County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baltimore County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached148,509 (93.6%)10,194 (6.4%)
Single Unit, Attached54,536 (71.4%)21,902 (28.6%)
2 Unit Apartments509 (15.3%)2,816 (84.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments579 (8.8%)5,998 (91.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,367 (11.0%)19,231 (89.0%)
10 or more Apartments9,957 (16.8%)49,415 (83.2%)
Mobile Home / Other2,153 (82.9%)445 (17.1%)
Total218,610 (66.5%)110,001 (33.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baltimore County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baltimore County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room370 (0.2%)5,081 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,469 (1.6%)24,588 (22.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms33,896 (15.5%)53,491 (48.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms82,763 (37.9%)18,545 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms98,112 (44.9%)8,296 (7.5%)
Total218,610 (100.0%)110,001 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baltimore County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baltimore County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas121,479 (55.6%)50,014 (45.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,100 (2.8%)2,331 (2.1%)
Electricity65,163 (29.8%)53,515 (48.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene22,460 (10.3%)2,387 (2.2%)
Coal or Coke36 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,721 (1.2%)663 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used651 (0.3%)1,091 (1.0%)
Total218,610 (100.0%)110,001 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Baltimore County

Household Vehicle Usage in Baltimore County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6,592 (3.0%)19,182 (17.4%)
1 Vehicle61,831 (28.3%)57,791 (52.5%)
2 Vehicles93,588 (42.8%)26,003 (23.6%)
3 or more Vehicles56,599 (25.9%)7,025 (6.4%)
Total218,610 (100.0%)110,001 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Baltimore County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Baltimore County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units69,252149,358
Median Property Value$299,700$315,700
Median Household Income$80,722$57,356
Monthly Housing Costs$670$24,294
Real Estate Taxes$3,569$4,179

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baltimore County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baltimore County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,489 (3.6%)3,308 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,877 (2.7%)1,597 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99930,315 (43.8%)64,806 (43.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99922,419 (32.4%)50,062 (33.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9997,910 (11.4%)20,514 (13.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,164 (3.1%)5,565 (3.7%)
$1,000,000 or more2,078 (3.0%)3,506 (2.4%)
Total69,252 (100.0%)149,358 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baltimore County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baltimore County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,485 (5.0%)2,871 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,082 (8.8%)2,897 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,201 (7.5%)4,458 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,707 (9.7%)4,083 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,137 (16.1%)7,832 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,627 (12.5%)17,722 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,826 (17.1%)19,429 (13.0%)
$150,000 or more16,187 (23.4%)35,581 (23.8%)
Total69,252 (100.0%)149,358 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baltimore County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baltimore County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15,929 (23.0%)124,401 (83.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x12,253 (17.7%)47,039 (31.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x9,546 (13.8%)41,644 (27.9%)
4.0x or more30,575 (44.2%)22,706 (15.2%)
Total69,252 (100.0%)149,358 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baltimore County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baltimore County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,374 (2.0%)901 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,999 (2.9%)2,839 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,49960,789 (87.8%)6,827 (4.6%)
Total69,252 (100.0%)149,358 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Baltimore County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years55,726 (95.6%)2,598 (4.4%)
6 to 18 Years131,956 (95.1%)6,739 (4.9%)
19 to 25 Years69,248 (93.0%)5,241 (7.0%)
26 to 34 Years90,823 (89.9%)10,147 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years99,164 (92.8%)7,714 (7.2%)
45 to 54 Years97,219 (93.3%)7,006 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years110,043 (96.1%)4,448 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years83,763 (99.0%)831 (1.0%)
75 Years and older60,479 (99.6%)229 (0.4%)
Total798,421 (94.7%)44,953 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baltimore County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baltimore County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born55,726 (95.6%)2,598 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen131,956 (95.1%)6,739 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen69,248 (93.0%)5,241 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baltimore County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baltimore County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00064,370 (91.2%)6,217 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99991,356 (90.3%)9,794 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999102,229 (92.3%)8,501 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999101,270 (94.6%)5,772 (5.4%)
$100,000 and over426,502 (96.8%)14,064 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623,239 (39.8%)34,683 (59.5%)
6 to 18 Years47,507 (34.3%)91,245 (65.8%)
19 to 25 Years15,675 (21.0%)56,064 (75.3%)
25 to 34 Years20,290 (20.1%)73,825 (73.1%)
35 to 44 Years19,378 (18.1%)84,113 (78.7%)
45 to 54 Years15,693 (15.1%)85,706 (82.2%)
55 to 64 Years23,042 (20.1%)93,935 (82.1%)
65 to 74 Years77,331 (91.4%)58,303 (68.9%)
75 Years and over59,847 (98.6%)42,862 (70.6%)
Total302,002 (35.8%)620,736 (73.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baltimore County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baltimore County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years143 (0.6%)4 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4,971 (7.2%)3,002 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years6,521 (7.1%)6,974 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years16,433 (10.6%)18,634 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,065 (18.5%)9,653 (20.8%)
75 Years and over9,834 (41.7%)17,227 (46.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Baltimore County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.0%)4 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years341 (0.5%)325 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years742 (0.8%)436 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,456 (2.2%)2,754 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,964 (7.7%)2,108 (4.5%)
75 Years and over5,150 (21.8%)6,293 (16.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years132 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years754 (1.1%)703 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years647 (0.7%)1,273 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,527 (1.6%)3,681 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,232 (3.2%)1,738 (3.7%)
75 Years and over1,794 (7.6%)3,451 (9.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,106 (6.0%)2,096 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years4,617 (5.0%)4,912 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years6,233 (4.0%)6,434 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,396 (3.6%)2,002 (4.3%)
75 Years and over2,645 (11.2%)4,680 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years201 (0.3%)223 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,026 (1.1%)932 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years8,438 (5.4%)10,331 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,525 (9.2%)6,468 (14.0%)
75 Years and over5,679 (24.1%)12,021 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years743 (1.1%)357 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years949 (1.0%)514 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,030 (2.0%)2,772 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,031 (2.7%)1,671 (3.6%)
75 Years and over2,690 (11.4%)5,005 (13.5%)

Technology Access in Baltimore County

Computing Device Access in Baltimore County

Computing Device Access in Baltimore County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop275,55983.9%
Smartphone288,34687.7%
Tablet219,61866.8%
No Computing Device17,9885.5%
Total328,611100.0%

Internet Access in Baltimore County

Internet Access in Baltimore County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet8370.3%
Broadband Home255,91177.9%
Cellular Data Only33,10810.1%
Satellite Internet13,7034.2%
No Internet32,88910.0%
Total328,611100.0%

Baltimore County Summary

Baltimore County, Maryland is located in the northern part of the state and is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area. It is the third most populous county in Maryland, with a population of 831,128 as of the 2019 U.S. Census. The county is bordered by Carroll County to the north, Harford County to the northeast, Cecil County to the east, and Anne Arundel County to the south. The county seat is Towson, which is also the county’s largest municipality.

History

Baltimore County was established in 1659, when it was carved out of the larger Baltimore County. The county was named after Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore, who was the first Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland. The county was originally part of the Province of Maryland, which was established in 1632 as a proprietary colony of the Kingdom of England.
The county was divided into six districts in 1773, and the county seat was moved to Towson in 1854. The county was divided into seven districts in 1867, and the county seat was moved to Towson in 1874.
The county was the site of several battles during the American Civil War, including the Battle of North Point in 1814 and the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. The county was also the site of the Battle of Monocacy in 1864.

Geography

Baltimore County is located in the northern part of Maryland, and is bordered by Carroll County to the north, Harford County to the northeast, Cecil County to the east, and Anne Arundel County to the south. The county is located in the Piedmont region of Maryland, and is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
The county has a total area of 682 square miles, of which 676 square miles is land and 6 square miles is water. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Piedmont Plateau and the Coastal Plain. The Piedmont Plateau is located in the northern part of the county, and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The Coastal Plain is located in the southern part of the county, and is characterized by flat terrain and marshlands.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Patapsco River, the Gunpowder River, and the Susquehanna River. The county is also home to several lakes, including Prettyboy Reservoir, Loch Raven Reservoir, and Liberty Reservoir.

Economy

The economy of Baltimore County is largely based on the service industry, with the largest employers being Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland Medical System, and the Social Security Administration. The county is also home to several major corporations, including Under Armour, McCormick & Company, and T. Rowe Price.
The county is home to several major shopping centers, including Towson Town Center, White Marsh Mall, and The Avenue at White Marsh. The county is also home to several major attractions, including the National Aquarium, the Maryland Zoo, and the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Demographics

As of the 2019 U.S. Census, Baltimore County had a population of 831,128, making it the third most populous county in Maryland. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 63.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $71,919, and the median income for a family was $86,945. The per capita income for the county was $35,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Baltimore County?
Total Population of Baltimore County is 850,737.
What is the Total Male Population of Baltimore County?
Total Male Population of Baltimore County is 405,306.
What is the Total Female Population of Baltimore County?
Total Female Population of Baltimore County is 445,431.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baltimore County?
There are 90.99 Males per 100 Females in Baltimore County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baltimore County?
There are 109.90 Females per 100 Males in Baltimore County.
What is the Median Population Age in Baltimore County?
Median Population Age in Baltimore County is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Baltimore County
Average Family Size in Baltimore County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Baltimore County
Average Household Size in Baltimore County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Baltimore County?
Per Capita income in Baltimore County is $46,603.
What is the Median Family Income in Baltimore County?
Median Family Income in Baltimore County is $109,514.
What is the Median Household income in Baltimore County?
Median Household Income in Baltimore County is $88,157.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Baltimore County?
Income or Wage Gap in Baltimore County is 21.9%.
Women in Baltimore County earn 78.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Baltimore County?
Family Income Deficit in Baltimore County is $11,538.
Families that are below poverty line in Baltimore County earn $11,538 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baltimore County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Baltimore County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Baltimore County?
There are 454,366 People in the Labor Forcein in Baltimore County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Baltimore County?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Baltimore County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Baltimore County?
Unemployment Rate in Baltimore County is 5.2%.