Baltimore County Summary

Life in Baltimore County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Baltimore County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Baltimore County:

  • The population in Baltimore County is 849,586.

  • The median home value in Baltimore County is $357,736.

  • The median income in Baltimore County is $90,904.

  • The median rent in Baltimore County is $1,566.

  • The unemployment rate in Baltimore County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Baltimore County is 10.0%.

  • The average high in Baltimore County is 69.1° and there are 108.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Baltimore County

List Of Cities & Towns in Baltimore County

Dundalk, MD Population 65,441

Towson, MD Population 57,683

Catonsville, MD Population 42,717

Essex, MD Population 40,670

Randallstown, MD Population 35,975

Owings Mills, MD Population 35,626

Pikesville, MD Population 34,253

Milford Mill, MD Population 31,939

Middle River, MD Population 31,616

Parkville, MD Population 30,423

Perry Hall, MD Population 28,908

Carney, MD Population 28,624

Reisterstown, MD Population 27,764

Lochearn, MD Population 27,591

Cockeysville, MD Population 23,265

Arbutus, MD Population 20,869

Rosedale, MD Population 20,845

Mays Chapel, MD Population 15,616

Rossville, MD Population 15,088

Overlea, MD Population 12,430

Timonium, MD Population 10,880

White Marsh, MD Population 10,480

Garrison, MD Population 10,449

Lansdowne, MD Population 8,879

Edgemere, MD Population 8,778

Baltimore Highlands, MD Population 8,564

Bowleys Quarters, MD Population 6,795

Lutherville, MD Population 6,670

Hampton, MD Population 5,138

Kingsville, MD Population 4,790

Map Of Baltimore County

Baltimore County, MD Weather

  • The average high in Baltimore County is 69.1°.

  • There are 85.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.5 inches of rain each year with 6.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:58 hours of sun each day in Baltimore County.

StatBaltimore County
Mean High69.1
Nice Days85.82
Rainfall108.5
Snowfall6.9
Sunny Hours4:58
69.1°
Average High
108.5
Inches of Rain

Baltimore County Photos

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Baltimore County Demographics

Population over time in Baltimore County

The current population in Baltimore County is 849,586. The population has increased 2.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 850,702 2.7%
2022 828,193 0.0%
2021 828,018 -

Gender in Baltimore County

  • Baltimore County is 52.4% female with 445,453 female residents.

  • Baltimore County is 47.6% male with 404,132 male residents.

Female
52.4% (445,453)
Male
47.6% (404,132)
Gender Baltimore County MD USA
Female 52.4% 51.3% 50.5%
Male 47.6% 48.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Baltimore County

Baltimore County is:

  • 52.3% White with 444,583 White residents.

  • 29.8% African American with 253,564 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 1,011 American Indian residents.

  • 6.0% Asian with 50,898 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 231 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 4,202 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 32,049 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.4% Hispanic with 63,048 Hispanic residents.

White
52.3% (444,583)
African American
29.8% (253,564)
American Indian
0.1% (1,011)
Asian
6.0% (50,898)
Hawaiian
0.0% (231)
Other
0.5% (4,202)
Two Or More
3.8% (32,049)
Hispanic
7.4% (63,048)

Table: Baltimore County By Race

Race Baltimore County MD USA
White 52.3% 47.4% 58.2%
African American 29.8% 29.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 6.0% 6.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.8% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 7.4% 12.1% 19.0%

Household Income For Baltimore County, Maryland

  • 4.6% of households in Baltimore County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Baltimore County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Baltimore County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Baltimore County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Baltimore County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Baltimore County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Baltimore County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Baltimore County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Baltimore County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Baltimore County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (39,217)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (18,347)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (41,319)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.6% (47,359)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.3% (78,833)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.6% (123,879)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (111,975)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.4% (164,916)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.5% (98,120)
$200,000 or more
14.8% (125,614)
Income Baltimore County MD USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 2.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 4.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 4.9% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 7.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.6% 13.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.4% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.5% 12.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 14.8% 19.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Baltimore County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Baltimore County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (33,983)
9-12th Grade
5% (42,479)
High School / GED
24% (203,900)
Some College
19% (161,421)
Associate's Degree
7% (59,471)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (195,404)
Master's Degree
13% (110,446)
Professional Degree
3% (25,487)
Doctorate Degree
2% (16,991)
Education Baltimore County MD USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 24% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 14% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 3% 2%

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