East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
106,719
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
US Senator
Angela Alsobrooks
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
38.6
0.521% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
9.65%
0.735% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$86,427
0.858% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$314,200
6.51% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
53,375
0.161% 1-year decline

About

15% of the households in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney 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.

94.6% of the residents in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD are Goucher College (429 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was $314,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

Most people in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD is home to a population of 107k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.6% of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (13.5k people).

In 2024, there were 2.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.4k people) in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.03k Asian (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 East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD are Spanish (3,422 households), Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (1,900 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (1,158 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,176
Women
52.7%
51,313
Men
47.3%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 108,489 inhabitants, with 47.3% men, and 52.7% women.

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Citizenship

94.6%
2024 Citizenship
94.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.6% of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    61.4k ± 2.05k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    25.5k ± 1.73k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    9.03k ± 1.29k
5.84%
Hispanic Population
6.24k people

In 2024, there were 2.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.4k people) in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.03k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.84% of the people in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD are hispanic (6.24k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Nepal
    1,883 ± 1,056 people
  2. Nigeria
    1,302 ± 881 people
  3. Philippines
    1,178 ± 838 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was Nepal, the natal country of 1,883 East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD residents, followed by Nigeria with 1,302 and Philippines with 1,178.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.6%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
13.5k people
12.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12.8k people

As of 2024, 12.6% of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD residents (13.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was 12.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,422 households (3.4%)
  2. Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
    1,900 households (1.89%)
  3. Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
    1,158 households (1.15%)

15% of the households in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was Spanish. 3.4% of the households in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish 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. Vietnam
    1,509 ± 248
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    625 ± 181
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    549 ± 188

East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD employs 53.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD were Elementary & secondary schools (3,733 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,553 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,403 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($172,977), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($140,230), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($134,469).

Males in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,399. The income inequality in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,663
Women
51.8%
25,712
Men
48.2%

The workforce of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD in 2023 was 53,375 people, with 51.8% woman, and 48.2% men.

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Occupations

53.4k
2023 Value
−0.161%
1 Year decline
± −0.161%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD declined at a rate of −0.161%, from 53.5k employees to 53.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,477 people), Registered nurses (1,369 people), and Retail salespersons (1,334 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.4k
2023 Value
−0.161%
1 Year decline
± −0.161%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD declined at a rate of −0.161%, from 53.5k employees to 53.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,733 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,553 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,403 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney 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

$64,420
Median earning men ± $2,874
$50,458
Median earning women ± $2,636

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($109,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,313), and Wholesale Trade ($96,222).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($86,354), Public Administration ($71,310), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,706).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
0.617%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks 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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (62.6%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jill Stein (1.09%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Angela Alsobrooks
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD awarded 429 degrees. The student population of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 444 male students and 1,056 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD are White (190 and 44.8%), Unknown (147 and 34.7%), Black or African American (59 and 13.9%), and Asian (14 and 3.3%).

The largest universities in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are Goucher College (429 and 100%).

The most popular majors in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD are General Education (122 and 28.4%), General Psychology (49 and 11.4%), and Pre-Medical Studies (32 and 7.46%).

The median tuition cost in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD for private four year colleges is $51,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,500 (29.6% men and 70.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,500 students enrolled in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD, 29.6% men and 70.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 652 records, of which 74.7% were women and 25.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    49 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    19 degrees awarded
  3. Environmental Studies
    16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was General Psychology with 49 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Goucher College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
429 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Goucher College with 429 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD, which is 0.312 times less than the 327 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 190 degrees mean that there were 1.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 147 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($51,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.957% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.31% 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 East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (20.9k), High School or Equivalent (20.2k), and Some college (18.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was $314,200 in 2024, which is 0.944 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $295,000 to $314,200, a 6.51% increase. The homeownership rate in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD is 62.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$314,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,484
$27,494
Median Property Taxes
±$1,216

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 East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

62.5%
Homeownership
2024
65.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 62.5% of the housing units in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

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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.
$86,427
Median Household Income
± $2,931
44k
Number of Households
± 1,805

In 2024, the median household income of the 44k households in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD grew to $86,427 from the previous year's value of $85,692.

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Wage Distribution

0.431
2023 Wage GINI in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD
0.432
2022 Wage GINI in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD

In 2023, the income inequality in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.374% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (71.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.9%)
  3. Carpooled (8.46%)

In 2024, 71.3% of workers in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.46%).

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Commute Time

27.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.94% of the workforce in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD (10.1k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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

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Health

95.1% of the population of East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.544% 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, 48% were men and 52% 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.94%
Uninsured
54.8%
Employer Coverage
14.8%
Medicaid
13%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0.544%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Central Baltimore County--Towson, Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD declined by 0.618% from 4.97% to 4.94%.

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