Baltimore County, MD

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2021 Population
850,702
2.72% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ben Cardin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
39.4
0.253% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
9.26%
0.157% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$81,846
3.97% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$277,500
3.78% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
429,259
2.14% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Baltimore County, MD had a population of 851k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $81,846. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Baltimore County, MD grew from 828,193 to 850,702, a 2.72% increase and its median household income grew from $78,724 to $81,846, a 3.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore County, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%), and White (Hispanic) (2.15%).

None of the households in Baltimore County, 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.

94.8% of the residents in Baltimore County, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baltimore County, MD are Towson University (6,027 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Maryland-Baltimore County (3,893 degrees), and Community College of Baltimore County (2,934 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Baltimore County, MD was $277,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Baltimore County, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Baltimore County, MD was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Baltimore County Court House in Towson, Maryland

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Baltimore County, MD is home to a population of 851k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.3% of Baltimore County, MD residents were born outside of the country (105k people).

In 2021, there were 1.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (471k people) in Baltimore County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.8%
2021 Citizenship
94.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.8% of Baltimore County, 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, MD was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore County, MD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    471k ± 933
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    247k ± 1.52k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    51.8k ± 1.02k
5.78%
Hispanic Population
49.2k people

In 2021, there were 1.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (471k people) in Baltimore County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.78% of the people in Baltimore County, MD are hispanic (49.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baltimore County, MD as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    110,106 ± 8,073 people
  2. India
    60,915 ± 6,029 people
  3. China
    44,188 ± 5,142 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 110,106 Maryland residents, followed by India with 60,915 and China with 44,188.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
105k people
12.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
102k people

As of 2021, 12.3% of Baltimore County, MD residents (105k 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, MD was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    15,123 ± 898
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    6,766 ± 592
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    5,461 ± 589

Baltimore County, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Baltimore County, MD employs 429k people. The largest industries in Baltimore County, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (69,487 people), Educational Services (46,624 people), and Retail Trade (44,588 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,959), Public Administration ($78,099), and Utilities ($76,599).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,677. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

429k
2021 Value
± 5,441
2.14%
1 Year growth
± 1.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baltimore County, MD grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 420k employees to 429k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baltimore County, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (51,165 people), Management Occupations (46,801 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (40,745 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baltimore County, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

429k
2021 Value
± 5,441
2.14%
1 Year growth
± 1.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baltimore County, MD grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 420k employees to 429k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baltimore County, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (69,487 people), Educational Services (46,624 people), and Retail Trade (44,588 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baltimore County, MD, though some of these residents may live in Baltimore County, 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

$56,768
Median earning men ± $889
$44,772
Median earning women ± $702

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($87,980), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,521), and Information ($75,475).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,142), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,331), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,317).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 9,904
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 5,662
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 5,212
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $8.21M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $5.85M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. $4.89M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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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).

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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$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.

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. $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.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Baltimore County, MD went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 62.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (35.2%), followed by Other (1.3%).

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Maryland

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Baltimore County, MD awarded 15,425 degrees. The student population of Baltimore County, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24,034 male students and 33,917 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baltimore County, MD are White (7,255 and 50.1%), followed by Black or African American (3,749 and 25.9%), Asian (1,374 and 9.49%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,022 and 7.06%).

The largest universities in Baltimore County, MD by number of degrees awarded are Towson University (6,027 and 39.1%), University of Maryland-Baltimore County (3,893 and 25.2%), and Community College of Baltimore County (2,934 and 19%).

The most popular majors in Baltimore County, MD are General Psychology (881 and 5.71%), Registered Nursing (771 and 5%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (763 and 4.95%).

The median tuition costs in Baltimore County, MD are $24,352 for private four year colleges, and $7,989 and $23,610 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Baltimore County, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 57,951 (41.5% men and 58.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 57,951 students enrolled in Baltimore County, MD, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,272 records, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 831 degrees awarded
  2. 680 degrees awarded
  3. 646 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Baltimore County, MD was General Psychology with 831 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 6,027 degrees awarded
  2. 3,893 degrees awarded
  3. 2,934 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Towson University with 6,027 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,310 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baltimore County, MD, which is 0.692 times less than the 9,115 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 7,255 degrees mean that there were 1.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,749 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 ($24,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,383) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,430) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Bachelors Degree (1.01M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Baltimore County, MD was $277,500 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $267,400 to $277,500, a 3.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Baltimore County, MD is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Baltimore County, MD have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baltimore County, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baltimore County, MD is $81,846. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Baltimore County, MD was Census Tract 4083.03 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 4038.02 and Census Tract 4904, with respective values of $186,083 and $185,625.

In 2022, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baltimore County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.567%.

Property

$277,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,424
$217,247
Median Property Taxes
±$3,285

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baltimore County, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baltimore County, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

66.5%
Homeownership
2021
66.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Baltimore County, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baltimore County, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 4083.03
  2. Census Tract 4038.02
  3. Census Tract 4904

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baltimore County, MD was Census Tract 4083.03 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 4038.02 and Census Tract 4904, with respective values of $186,083 and $185,625.

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

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Household Income

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$81,846
Median Household Income
± $1,246
327k
Number of Households
± 4,531

In 2021, the median household income of the 327k households in Baltimore County, MD grew to $81,846 from the previous year's value of $78,724.

The following chart displays the households in Baltimore County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Baltimore County, MD is from Maryland.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2021, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.194% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.57%)
  3. Carpooled (8.13%)

In 2021, 75.1% of workers in Baltimore County, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.57%) and those who carpooled to work (8.13%).

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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Commute Time

29.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baltimore County, MD have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in Baltimore County, 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, 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, MD have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baltimore County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.567%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baltimore County, MD (76.9k out of 830k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baltimore County, MD is White, followed by Black 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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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.2% of the children was living in poverty in Baltimore County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.8%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 511 in Baltimore County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 36.1 per 100,000 population.

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94.8% of the population of Baltimore County, MD has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.919% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baltimore County, MD see 1092 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.31% increase from the previous year (999 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1283 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 280 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,092 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baltimore County, MD

Primary care physicians in Baltimore County, MD see an average of 1,092 patients per year. This represents a 9.31% increase from the previous year (999 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

5.21%
Uninsured
53.7%
Employer Coverage
15.2%
Medicaid
12.8%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
0.919%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baltimore County, MD declined by 0.978% from 5.26% to 5.21%.

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

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.3 in Baltimore County, MD.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.9% in Baltimore County, MD.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.93% in Baltimore County, MD.

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