Jessup, MD

Census Place

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2023 Population
9,147
4.74% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
US Senator
Angela Alsobrooks
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
36.5
0.815% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
7.96%
82.2% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$122,574
12.8% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$437,300
3.19% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,120
11.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Jessup, MD had a population of 9.15k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $122,574. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jessup, MD declined from 9,602 to 9,147, a −4.74% decrease and its median household income declined from $140,561 to $122,574, a −12.8% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jessup, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (59.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.83%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.63%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%).

None of the households in Jessup, 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.

95.3% of the residents in Jessup, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jessup, MD are Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup (45 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Jessup, MD was $437,300, and the homeownership rate was 52.4%.

Most people in Jessup, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Jessup, MD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Jessup, MD is home to a population of 9.15k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.94% of Jessup, MD residents were born outside of the country (818 people).

In 2023, there were 2.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.48k people) in Jessup, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.47k White (Non-Hispanic) and 442 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.3%
2023 Citizenship
94.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.3% of Jessup, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jessup, MD was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jessup, MD
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.48k ± 459
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.47k ± 448
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    442 ± 302
5.71%
Hispanic Population
522 people

In 2023, there were 2.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.48k people) in Jessup, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.47k White (Non-Hispanic) and 442 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.71% of the people in Jessup, MD are hispanic (522 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    115,960 ± 8,281 people
  2. India
    61,668 ± 6,066 people
  3. Nigeria
    45,887 ± 5,240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 115,960 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,668 and Nigeria with 45,887.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.94%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
818 people
10.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.01k people

As of 2023, 8.94% of Jessup, MD residents (818 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jessup, MD was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    185 ± 157
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    121 ± 80
  3. Vietnam
    82 ± 74

Jessup, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Jessup, MD employs 2.12k people. The largest industries in Jessup, MD are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (402 people), Public Administration (300 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (239 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($183,133), Other Services Except Public Administration ($150,199), and Public Administration ($132,568).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.12k
2023 Value
± 397
−11.5%
1 Year decline
± 28.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jessup, MD declined at a rate of −11.5%, from 2.4k employees to 2.12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jessup, MD, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations (362 people), Management Occupations (266 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (251 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jessup, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.12k
2023 Value
± 397
−11.5%
1 Year decline
± 28.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jessup, MD declined at a rate of −11.5%, from 2.4k employees to 2.12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jessup, MD, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (402 people), Public Administration (300 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jessup, MD, though some of these residents may live in Jessup, 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

$99,764
Median earning men ± $4,842
$77,279
Median earning women ± $32,797

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($150,795), Wholesale Trade ($122,279), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($118,173).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($133,581), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,692), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($30,921).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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

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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.

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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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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Education

In 2022, universities in Jessup, MD awarded 45 degrees. The student population of Jessup, MD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 27 male students and 94 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jessup, MD are Black or African American (25 and 55.6%), followed by White (11 and 24.4%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 13.3%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (2 and 4.44%).

The largest universities in Jessup, MD by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup (45 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jessup, MD are General Cosmetology (29 and 64.4%) and Barbering (16 and 35.6%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 121 students enrolled in Jessup, MD, 22.3% men and 77.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 66 records, of which 78.8% were women and 21.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 29 degrees awarded
  2. 16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jessup, MD was General Cosmetology with 29 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
45 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Jessup with 45 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jessup, MD, which is 0.364 times less than the 33 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 25 degrees mean that there were 2.27 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 11 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (961k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jessup, MD was $437,300 in 2023, which is 1.44 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $423,800 to $437,300, a 3.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Jessup, MD is 52.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jessup, MD have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jessup, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$437,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$55,798
$831
Median Property Taxes
±$223

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

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Rent vs Own

52.4%
Homeownership
2023
57.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 52.4% of the housing units in Jessup, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.6%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 6069.01
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

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Household Income

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$122,574
Median Household Income
± $30,477
1.59k
Number of Households
± 368

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.59k households in Jessup, MD declined from $122,574 from the previous year's value of $140,561.

The following chart displays the households in Jessup, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jessup, MD is from Maryland.
0.454
2022 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.44%)
  3. Public Transit (6.73%)

In 2023, 80.2% of workers in Jessup, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.44%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.73%).

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Commute Time

28.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jessup, MD have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.56% of the workforce in Jessup, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

7.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jessup, MD (295 out of 3.71k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

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

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

90.7% of the population of Jessup, MD has health coverage, with 58.5% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 6.46% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 4.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Anne Arundel County, MD see 1461 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.39% increase from the previous year (1441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1454 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 410 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,461 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Anne Arundel County, MD

Primary care physicians in Anne Arundel County, MD see an average of 1,461 patients per year. This represents a 1.39% increase from the previous year (1,441 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 45% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.72% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.5% were men and 55.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.25%
Uninsured
58.5%
Employer Coverage
10.9%
Medicaid
6.46%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
4.19%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jessup, MD declined by 8.63% from 10.1% to 9.25%.

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