Baltimore city, MD

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Population

611,648

0.491% decline

Median Age

35.3


Median Household Income

$47,131

0.463% decline

Poverty Rate

22.4%


Number of Employees

284,018

0.244% growth

Median Property Value

$154,400

0.586% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Baltimore city, MD had a population of 612k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $47,131. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Baltimore city, MD declined from 614,664 to 611,648, a -0.491% decrease and its median household income declined from $47,350 to $47,131, a -0.463% decrease.

The population of Baltimore city, MD is 61.9% Black or African American Alone, 27.5% White Alone, and 5.31% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Baltimore city, MD speak a non-English language, and 94.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baltimore city, MD are Johns Hopkins University (8,437 degrees awarded in 2016), University of Maryland, Baltimore (2,136 degrees), and Loyola University Maryland (1,604 degrees).

The median property value in Baltimore city, MD is $154,400, and the homeownership rate is 47.4%. Most people in Baltimore city, MD commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 30.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Baltimore city, MD is 2 cars per household.

Baltimore city, MD borders Baltimore County, MD and Anne Arundel County, MD.

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Economy

The economy of Baltimore city, MD employs 284k people. The largest industries in Baltimore city, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (58,953 people), Educational Services (34,013 people), and Retail Trade (26,269 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,018), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,471), and Public Administration ($60,410).

Median household income in Baltimore city, MD is $47,131. Males in Baltimore city, MD have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,795. The income inequality in Baltimore city, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,131

2017 value

± $1,583

-0.463%

1 Year Growth

± 5.09%

Households in Baltimore city, MD have a median annual income of $47,131, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,350 in 2016, which represents a -0.463% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$78,518

Average Male Salary

± $1,626

$63,795

Average Female Salary

± $1,278

In 2017, full-time male employees in Maryland made 1.23 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $79,497 ± $72,116

  2. Asian

    $72,023 ± $4,094

  3. White

    $70,393 ± $1,419

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maryland workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Baltimore city, MD is from Maryland.

0.461

2017 Wage GINI

0.461

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0789% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 2711.02

  2. Census Tract 2713

  3. Census Tract 103

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baltimore city, MD was Census Tract 2711.02 with a value of $209,167, followed by Census Tract 2713 and Census Tract 103, with respective values of $145,966 and $137,275.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Baltimore city, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baltimore city, MD (134k out of 597k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    99,663 ± 2,117

  2. White

    24,527 ± 1,070

  3. Hispanic

    7,602 ± 663

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baltimore city, MD is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

284k

2017 Value

± 9,068

0.244%

1 Year growth

± 4.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Baltimore city, MD grew at a rate of 0.244%, from 283k employees to 284k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baltimore city, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (39,738 people), Management Occupations (26,991 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (21,549 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baltimore city, MD.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Baltimore city, MD, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (39,738 people), Management Occupations (26,991 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (21,549 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Baltimore city, MD has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.88 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.74 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.74 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Baltimore city, MD, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($83,477), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($74,476), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($72,586).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

284k

2017 Value

± 9,068

0.244%

1 Year growth

± 4.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Baltimore city, MD grew at a rate of 0.244%, from 283k employees to 284k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baltimore city, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (58,953 people), Educational Services (34,013 people), and Retail Trade (26,269 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baltimore city, MD, though some of these residents may live in Baltimore city, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Baltimore city, MD, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (58,953 people), Educational Services (34,013 people), and Retail Trade (26,269 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Baltimore city, MD has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.62 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.49 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.47 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Baltimore city, MD, by median earnings, are Utilities ($71,018), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,471), and Public Administration ($60,410).

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Domestic Trade

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. Textiles/leather

    $24.1B

  2. Mixed freight

    $17.7B

  3. Electronics

    $14.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Textiles/leather with $24.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($17.7B) and Electronics ($14.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2015 Value

$243B

Projected 2045 Value

35.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Maryland trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 35.1% to $243B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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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. Virginia

    $24B

  2. Pennsylvania

    $18.2B

  3. New York

    $6.71B

In 2015, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $24B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.2B and New York and $6.71B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.1% of the population of Baltimore city, MD has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 9.79% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Baltimore city, MD was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Baltimore city, MD see 1056 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.13% decrease from the previous year (1079 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1470 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 268 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dorchester County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.8%). Additionally, Somerset County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,056 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Baltimore city, MD see an average of 1,056 patients per year. This represents a 2.13% decrease from the previous year (1,079 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Baltimore city, MD in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,602

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,343

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,000

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maryland (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $8,250 to $8,602.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.95%

Uninsured

43.4%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

9.79%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baltimore city, MD grew by 2.65% from 6.77% to 6.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Baltimore city, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Dorchester County

    15.8% prevalence

  2. Allegany County

    13.7% prevalence

  3. Somerset County

    13.4% prevalence

Dorchester County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Maryland, at 15.8%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Maryland by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Baltimore city, MD is home to a population of 612k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 8.1% of Baltimore city, MD residents were born outside of the country (49.6k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Baltimore city, MD is composed of 378k Black or African American Alone residents (61.9%), 168k White Alone residents (27.5%), 32.5k Hispanic or Latino residents (5.31%), 16.4k Asian Alone residents (2.67%), 12.4k Two or More Races residents (2.03%), 2.17k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.355%), 1.37k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.224%), and 128 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0209%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Baltimore city, MD are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

35

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

39

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2017, the median age of all people in Baltimore city, MD was 35.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Baltimore city, MD are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Baltimore city, MD residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.1%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

49.6k people

7.89%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

48.5k people

As of 2017, 8.1% of Baltimore city, MD residents (49.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baltimore city, MD was 7.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. El Salvador

    103,048 ± 7,814 people

  2. India

    59,523 ± 5,960 people

  3. China

    45,415 ± 5,212 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 103,048 Maryland residents, followed by India with 59,523 and China with 45,415.

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Citizenship

94.9%

2017 Citizenship

95.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 94.9% of Baltimore city, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Baltimore city, MD was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Black or African American Alone

    378k ± 2.2k

  2. White Alone

    168k ± 919

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    32.5k ± 5.4k

In 2017, there were 2.25 times more Black or African American Alone residents (378k people) in Baltimore city, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 168k White Alone and 32.5k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Baltimore city, MD as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Baltimore city, MD citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Baltimore city, MD was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Baltimore city, MD are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    9,447 ± 1,509

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    4,441 ± 983

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    2,988 ± 952

Baltimore city, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Baltimore city, MD awarded 18,376 degrees. The student population of Baltimore city, MD is skewed towards women, with 25,139 male students and 38,043 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baltimore city, MD are White (8,072 and 50.7%), followed by Black or African American (4,130 and 25.9%), Asian (1,627 and 10.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,042 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Baltimore city, MD by number of degrees awarded are Johns Hopkins University (8,437 and 45.9%), University of Maryland, Baltimore (2,136 and 11.6%), and Loyola University Maryland (1,604 and 8.73%).

The most popular majors in Baltimore city, MD are Registered Nursing (1,180 and 6.42%), International Relations & Affairs (767 and 4.17%), and General Business Administration & Management (739 and 4.02%).

The median tuition costs in Baltimore city, MD are $43,760 for private four year colleges, and $5,886 and $16,643 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. International Relations & Affairs

    596 degrees awarded

  2. Social Work

    530 degrees awarded

  3. General Public Health

    421 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Baltimore city, MD was International Relations & Affairs with 596 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Baltimore city, MD according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Johns Hopkins University

    8,437 degrees awarded

  2. University of Maryland, Baltimore

    2,136 degrees awarded

  3. Loyola University Maryland

    1,604 degrees awarded

$5,886

Median In-State Public

$43,760

Median Private

In 2016, the Baltimore city, MD institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johns Hopkins University with 8,437 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

7,084

Degrees Awarded to Men

11,292

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 7,084 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baltimore city, MD, which is 0.627 times less than the 11,292 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Baltimore city, MD by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    8,072 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    4,130 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    1,627 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Baltimore city, MD were to White students. These 8,072 degrees mean that there were 1.95 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,130 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Baltimore city, MD was $154,400 in 2017, which is 0.71 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $153,500 to $154,400, a 0.586% increase. The homeownership rate in Baltimore city, MD is 47.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Baltimore city, MD have an average commute time of 30.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Baltimore city, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$47,131

Median Household Income

± $1,583

240k

Number of Households

± 7,645

In 2017, the median household income of the 240k households in Baltimore city, MD declined from $47,131 from the previous year's value of $47,350.

The following chart displays the households in Baltimore city, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$154,400

2017 Median

± $5,028

$153,500

2016 Median

± $5,613

In 2017, the median property value in Baltimore city, MD grew to to $154,400 from the previous year's value of $153,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Baltimore city, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baltimore city, MD the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Baltimore city, MD distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baltimore city, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

47.4%

2017 Homeownership

45.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 47.4% of the housing units in Baltimore city, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Baltimore city, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baltimore city, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baltimore city, MD have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

30.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baltimore city, MD have a longer commute time (30.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 5.62% of the workforce in Baltimore city, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    59.7%

  2. Public Transit

    18.8%

  3. Carpooled

    7.56%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Baltimore city, MD was Drove Alone (59.7%), followed by those who Public Transit (18.8%) and those who Carpooled (7.56%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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