West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD

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2023 Population
120,994
0.774% 1-year growth
2023 Median Age
42.6
0.709% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
2.89%
20.5% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$175,938
3.7% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$711,700
4.25% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
58,364
0.636% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD had a population of 121k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $175,938. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD grew from 120,065 to 120,994, a 0.774% increase and its median household income grew from $169,655 to $175,938, a 3.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (25.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.42%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.75%).

28.6% of the households in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland 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.

93% of the residents in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD are Maryland University of Integrative Health (330 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was $711,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD is home to a population of 121k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2023, 22.8% of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (27.6k people).

In 2023, there were 2.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.9k people) in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD are Korean (6,400 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (5,890 households), and Spanish (3,412 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
59,967
Women
49.5%
61,181
Men
50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 121,148 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

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Citizenship

93%
2023 Citizenship
92.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93% of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was 92.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    66.9k ± 1.87k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    31k ± 1.45k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.98k ± 1.21k
5.46%
Hispanic Population
6.6k people

In 2023, there were 2.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.9k people) in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.98k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.46% of the people in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD are hispanic (6.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    6,046 ± 1,861 people
  2. Korea
    4,572 ± 1,628 people
  3. China
    3,684 ± 1,467 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was India, the natal country of 6,046 West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD residents, followed by Korea with 4,572 and China with 3,684.

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Foreign-Born Population

22.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
27.6k people
22.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
26.6k people

As of 2023, 22.8% of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD residents (27.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was 22.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Korean
    6,400 households (5.56%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    5,890 households (5.12%)
  3. Spanish
    3,412 households (2.96%)

28.6% of the households in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was Korean. 5.56% of the households in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD reported speaking Korean at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,752 ± 359
  2. Vietnam
    1,389 ± 220
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    610 ± 189

West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD employs 58.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD were Elementary & secondary schools (4,050 people), Computer Systems Design (3,935 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,853 people), and the highest paying industries were Natural gas distribution ($432,782), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($292,812), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($282,240).

Males in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $112,318. The income inequality in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,985
Women
46.2%
31,379
Men
53.8%

The workforce of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD in 2023 was 58,364 people, with 46.2% woman, and 53.8% men.

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Occupations

58.4k
2023 Value
0.636%
1 Year growth
± 0.636%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.636%, from 58k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, are Software developers (3,199 people), Other managers (2,884 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,415 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.4k
2023 Value
0.636%
1 Year growth
± 0.636%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.636%, from 58k employees to 58.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,050 people), Computer Systems Design (3,935 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,853 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland 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

$117,999
Median earning men ± $5,661
$78,221
Median earning women ± $7,002

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($165,455), Public Administration ($149,495), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($144,834).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($143,435), Manufacturing ($136,500), and Information ($104,527).

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Education

In 2023, universities in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD awarded 330 degrees. The student population of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 52 male students and 594 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD are White (155 and 59.6%), followed by Black or African American (46 and 17.7%), Unknown (18 and 6.92%), and Two or More Races (16 and 6.15%).

The largest universities in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are Maryland University of Integrative Health (330 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD are Others Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services (89 and 27%), Herbalism (71 and 21.5%), and Other Alternative & Complimentary Medical Support Services (70 and 21.2%).

The median tuition cost in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD for private four year colleges is $N/A.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 646 students enrolled in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, 8.05% men and 92% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 363 records, of which 93.4% were women and 6.61% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Yoga Teacher Training
    27 degrees awarded
  2. Other Alternative & Complimentary Medical Support Services
    25 degrees awarded
  3. Others Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
    62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was Yoga Teacher Training with 27 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
330 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maryland University of Integrative Health with 330 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 19 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, which is 0.0611 times less than the 311 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 155 degrees mean that there were 3.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.472% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% 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 West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD in 2023 were Graduate Degree (31.4k), Bachelors Degree (28.7k), and Primary Education (13.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was $711,700 in 2023, which is 2.35 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $682,700 to $711,700, a 4.25% increase. The homeownership rate in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD is 79.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$711,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$11,092
$33,197
Median Property Taxes
±$1,089

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Rent vs Own

79.8%
Homeownership
2023
68.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 79.8% of the housing units in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$175,938
Median Household Income
± $5,382
41.6k
Number of Households
± 1,469

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.6k households in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD grew to $175,938 from the previous year's value of $169,655.

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Wage Distribution

0.449
2023 Wage GINI in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD
0.447
2022 Wage GINI in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD

In 2023, the income inequality in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.361% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (68.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (24.9%)
  3. Carpooled (4.32%)

In 2023, 68.1% of workers in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.9%) and those who carpooled to work (4.32%).

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Commute Time

30.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.78% of the workforce in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD (3.48k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD is White, followed by Asian and Black.

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Health

96.9% of the population of West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 66.5% on employee plans, 5.16% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,179 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 12.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.05%
Uninsured
66.5%
Employer Coverage
5.16%
Medicaid
12.2%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
1.73%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD grew by 9.79% from 2.78% to 3.05%.

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