Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD

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2021 Population
122,432
2.63% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ben Cardin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
46.8
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
5.39%
1.66% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$111,393
4.62% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$434,400
2.5% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
58,744
2.35% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD had a population of 122k people with a median age of 46.8 and a median household income of $111,393. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD grew from 119,293 to 122,432, a 2.63% increase and its median household income grew from $106,476 to $111,393, a 4.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), and White (Hispanic) (1.28%).

8.29% of the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Stevenson University (1,023 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was $434,400, and the homeownership rate was 83.6%.

Most people in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is home to a population of 122k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.21% of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (8.83k people).

In 2021, there were 5.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.5k people) in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.72k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Spanish (2,379 households), Russian (918 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (687 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
62,721
Women
51.2%
59,724
Men
48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 122,445 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

97.7%
2021 Citizenship
97.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    94.5k ± 2.84k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    16.2k ± 1.28k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    3.72k ± 603
3.28%
Hispanic Population
4.02k people

In 2021, there were 5.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.5k people) in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.72k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.28% of the people in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are hispanic (4.02k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    602 ± 601 people
  2. Philippines
    585 ± 592 people
  3. Nigeria
    397 ± 488 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was India, the natal country of 602 Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents, followed by Philippines with 585 and Nigeria with 397.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.21%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8.83k people
7.56%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
9.02k people

As of 2021, 7.21% of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents (8.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 7.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,379 households (2.04%)
  2. Russian
    918 households (0.787%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    687 households (0.589%)

8.29% of the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Spanish. 2.04% of the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,675 ± 384
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    867 ± 179
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    725 ± 191

Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD employs 58.7k people. The largest industries in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Construction (4,113 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,433 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,349 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($222,750), Electric & gas, and other combinations ($219,782), and Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($213,659).

Males in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $84,324. The income inequality in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,011
Women
47.1%
30,386
Men
52.9%

The workforce of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in 2020 was 57,397 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Occupations

58.7k
2021 Value
2.35%
1 Year growth
± 2.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 57.4k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, are Other managers (2,754 people), Registered nurses (1,525 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,371 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

58.7k
2021 Value
2.35%
1 Year growth
± 2.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 57.4k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, are Construction (4,113 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,433 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,349 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$72,367
Median earning men ± $3,096
$53,079
Median earning women ± $2,214

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($135,956), Information ($118,958), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($116,011).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,638), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,741), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,407).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $28.8B
  2. $23.9B
  3. $20B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $28.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.9B) and Electronics ($20B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$216B
2020 Value in Maryland
$445B
Projected 2050 Value in Maryland
106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $23.2B
  2. $18.3B
  3. $9.44B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $23.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.3B and New York and $9.44B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD awarded 1,023 degrees. The student population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,182 male students and 2,272 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are White (605 and 59.4%), followed by Black or African American (252 and 24.8%), Hispanic or Latino (59 and 5.8%), and Two or More Races (43 and 4.22%).

The largest universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are Stevenson University (1,023 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Registered Nursing (271 and 26.5%), General Business Administration & Management (90 and 8.8%), and General Biological Sciences (52 and 5.08%).

The median tuition cost in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD for private four year colleges is $35,504.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,454 (34.2% men and 65.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,454 students enrolled in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,796 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 220 degrees awarded
  2. 90 degrees awarded
  3. 52 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Registered Nursing with 220 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,023 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stevenson University with 1,023 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 310 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, which is 0.435 times less than the 713 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 605 degrees mean that there were 2.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 252 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,504) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,664) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.357% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.354% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (25.2k), High School or Equivalent (21.5k), and Graduate Degree (20.9k).

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The median property value in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was $434,400 in 2021, which is 1.77 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $423,800 to $434,400, a 2.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is 83.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 32.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is $111,393. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $164,873, followed by Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD and Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, with respective values of $152,505 and $150,215.

Property

$434,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,054
$38,910
Median Property Taxes
±$1,261

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Rent vs Own

83.6%
Homeownership
2021
66.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 83.6% of the housing units in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.5%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $164,873, followed by Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD and Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, with respective values of $152,505 and $150,215.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$111,393
Median Household Income
± $4,528
46.5k
Number of Households
± 1,523

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.5k households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD grew to $111,393 from the previous year's value of $106,476.

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Wage Distribution

0.494
2021 Wage GINI in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD
0.494
2020 Wage GINI in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD

In 2021, the income inequality in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0926% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.8%)
  3. Carpooled (5.64%)

In 2021, 77.7% of workers in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.64%).

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Commute Time

32.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (32.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.32% of the workforce in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

5.39% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD (6.54k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.4% of the population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 59.2% on employee plans, 7.37% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.694% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1118 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1129 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,118 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,118 patients per year. This represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1,129 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.55%
Uninsured
59.2%
Employer Coverage
7.37%
Medicaid
16%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
0.694%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD grew by 0.364% from 3.54% to 3.55%.

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