Baltimore, MD

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2021 Population
592,211
1.67% 1-year decline
US Senator
Ben Cardin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35.7
0.563% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
20.3%
1.38% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$54,124
3.76% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$175,300
4.78% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
276,972
1.75% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Baltimore, MD had a population of 592k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $54,124. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Baltimore, MD declined from 602,274 to 592,211, a −1.67% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,164 to $54,124, a 3.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (60.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Baltimore, 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.

95.5% of the residents in Baltimore, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baltimore, MD are Johns Hopkins University (10,486 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Maryland, Baltimore (2,534 degrees), and Loyola University Maryland (1,614 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Baltimore, MD was $175,300, and the homeownership rate was 47.9%.

Most people in Baltimore, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Baltimore, MD was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Baltimore, MD is home to a population of 592k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.14% of Baltimore, MD residents were born outside of the country (48.2k people).

In 2021, there were 2.23 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (361k people) in Baltimore, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 162k White (Non-Hispanic) and 17.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.5%
2021 Citizenship
95.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.5% of Baltimore, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Baltimore, MD was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore, MD
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    361k ± 1.25k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    162k ± 630
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    17.5k ± 1.36k
5.61%
Hispanic Population
33.2k people

In 2021, there were 2.23 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (361k people) in Baltimore, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 162k White (Non-Hispanic) and 17.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.61% of the people in Baltimore, MD are hispanic (33.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baltimore, 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

8.14%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
48.2k people
8.07%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
48.6k people

As of 2021, 8.14% of Baltimore, MD residents (48.2k 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, MD was 8.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    7,854 ± 573
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    5,842 ± 723
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    3,297 ± 456

Baltimore, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Baltimore, MD employs 277k people. The largest industries in Baltimore, MD are Health Care & Social Assistance (51,575 people), Educational Services (36,299 people), and Retail Trade (24,171 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,330), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,011), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($72,386).

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

277k
2021 Value
± 4,306
−1.75%
1 Year decline
± 2.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baltimore, MD declined at a rate of −1.75%, from 282k employees to 277k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baltimore, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (30,813 people), Management Occupations (28,766 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (21,695 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baltimore, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

277k
2021 Value
± 4,306
−1.75%
1 Year decline
± 2.24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baltimore, MD declined at a rate of −1.75%, from 282k employees to 277k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baltimore, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (51,575 people), Educational Services (36,299 people), and Retail Trade (24,171 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baltimore, MD, though some of these residents may live in Baltimore, 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

$46,998
Median earning men ± $1,447
$41,927
Median earning women ± $982

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,883), Information ($68,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,145).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,193), Information ($56,407), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,849).

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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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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 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.

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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In 2021, universities in Baltimore, MD awarded 19,953 degrees. The student population of Baltimore, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 25,802 male students and 41,885 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baltimore, MD are White (7,687 and 46.6%), followed by Black or African American (4,009 and 24.3%), Asian (2,060 and 12.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,411 and 8.56%).

The largest universities in Baltimore, MD by number of degrees awarded are Johns Hopkins University (10,486 and 52.6%), University of Maryland, Baltimore (2,534 and 12.7%), and Loyola University Maryland (1,614 and 8.09%).

The most popular majors in Baltimore, MD are Registered Nursing (1,056 and 5.29%), General Education (792 and 3.97%), and General Business Administration & Management (741 and 3.71%).

The median tuition costs in Baltimore, MD are $50,160 for private four year colleges, and $6,316 and $18,145 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, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 67,687 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 67,687 students enrolled in Baltimore, MD, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,261 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 734 degree-majors awarded
  2. 497 degree-majors awarded
  3. 491 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Baltimore, MD was General Education with 734 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 10,486 degrees awarded
  2. 2,534 degrees awarded
  3. 1,614 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johns Hopkins University with 10,486 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,560 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baltimore, MD, which is 0.61 times less than the 12,393 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 7,687 degrees mean that there were 1.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4,009 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 ($50,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,332) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,500) 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, MD was $175,300 in 2021, which is 0.716 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,300 to $175,300, a 4.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Baltimore, MD is 47.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Baltimore, MD have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baltimore, MD is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Baltimore, MD is $54,124. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Baltimore, MD was Census Tract 2711.02 with a value of $211,667, followed by Census Tract 2712 and Census Tract 2401, with respective values of $202,292 and $157,571.

Property

$175,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,350
$117,377
Median Property Taxes
±$2,443

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, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

47.9%
Homeownership
2021
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 47.9% of the housing units in Baltimore, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baltimore, 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 2711.02
  2. Census Tract 2712
  3. Census Tract 2401

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baltimore, MD was Census Tract 2711.02 with a value of $211,667, followed by Census Tract 2712 and Census Tract 2401, with respective values of $202,292 and $157,571.

The following map shows all of the places in Baltimore, 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.
$54,124
Median Household Income
± $806
245k
Number of Households
± 4,023

In 2021, the median household income of the 245k households in Baltimore, MD grew to $54,124 from the previous year's value of $52,164.

The following chart displays the households in Baltimore, 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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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Baltimore, 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.

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

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (58.2%)
  2. Public Transit (14.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.8%)

In 2021, 58.2% of workers in Baltimore, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (14.4%) and those who worked at home (10.8%).

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

30.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baltimore, MD have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.7% of the workforce in Baltimore, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baltimore, MD (116k out of 570k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baltimore, 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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94.1% of the population of Baltimore, MD has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 28.7% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baltimore city, MD see 799 patients per year on average, which represents a 16.6% decrease from the previous year (958 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 183 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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799 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baltimore city, MD

Primary care physicians in Baltimore city, MD see an average of 799 patients per year. This represents a 16.6% decrease from the previous year (958 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 its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

5.9%
Uninsured
42.9%
Employer Coverage
28.7%
Medicaid
10.3%
Medicare
11.1%
Non-Group
1.14%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baltimore, MD declined by 1.38% from 5.98% to 5.9%.

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

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