Baltimore City Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Baltimore City?
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There are 554,542 residents in Baltimore City, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.31% are males and 52.69% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.41% of the resident pool in Baltimore City, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.15%. Additionally, 4.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 469,817 people in Baltimore City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 469,817 people in Baltimore City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 554,542 | -1.6% |
| Male Population | 262,349 | -1.4% |
| Female Population | 292,193 | -1.7% |
Male population 47.31%
Female population 52.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -2.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 501,390 | -1.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 28,585 | 6.5% |
| Not Citizen | 24,568 | -7.5% |
Citizen US Born 90.41%
Citizen not US Born 5.15%
Not Citizen 4.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,256 | -7.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 41,452 | -13.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 19,685 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 13,941 | 3.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 469,817 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.59%
Moved from Same County 7.56%
Moved from Same State 3.59%
Moved from Different State 2.54%
Same House as Last Year 85.71%
What are the employment statistics in Baltimore City?
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White-collar workers make up 83.35% of the working population in Baltimore City, while blue-collar employees account for 16.65%. There are also 16,744 entrepreneurs in Baltimore City (6.52% of the workforce); 154,514 workers employed in private companies (60.16%); and 47,829 people working in governmental institutions (18.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 214,068 | -1.5% |
| Blue Collar | 42,757 | -2.4% |
White Collar 83.35%
Blue Collar 16.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,744 | 3.6% |
| Private Companies | 154,514 | -2.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 47,829 | -0.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 37,738 | -0.8% |
Self Employees 6.52%
Private Companies 60.16%
Governmental Workers 18.62%
Not for Profit Companies 14.69%
How many households are there in Baltimore City?
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There are a total of 227,226 households in Baltimore City, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 49.94% of these Baltimore City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 50.06%. Additionally, 24.19% of households have children and 75.81% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 227,226 | 1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.9% |
| Family Households | 113,484 | 0.5% |
| Non-family Households | 113,741 | 1.9% |
Family Households 49.94%
Non-family Households 50.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 54,972 | -1.4% |
| Households without Children | 172,254 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 24.19%
Households without Children 75.81%
What are the median and average incomes in Baltimore City?
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The average annual household income in Baltimore City is $81,172, while the median household income sits at $57,011 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $63,886, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,349. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,933 and $39,167, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,172 | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income | $57,011 | 3.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 106,634 | -0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 421,072 | -1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Baltimore City?
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There are 272,839 housing units in Baltimore City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 227,226 occupied housing units in Baltimore City, 49.1% are owner-occupied, while 50.9% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $212,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,214 per month in Baltimore City.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.5% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $212,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,214 per month in Baltimore City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 272,839 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 113,626 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 32,547 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 44,821 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 24,058 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15,618 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,962 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10,697 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,106 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,286 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 118 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 227,226 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 111,568 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 115,658 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 49.1%
Renter Occupied 50.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 76,423 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 35,145 | 1.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $212,000 | 3.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $187,000 | 12.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,214 | 0.6% |
With Mortgage 68.5%
Without Mortgage 31.5%
What is the level of education in Baltimore City?
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Approximately 38.62% of the population in Baltimore City holds a high school degree (that's 169,159 residents), while 21.27% have attained a college certificate (93,184 locals) and 16.69% have a bachelor's degree (73,121 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,639 | -9.6% |
| Some High School | 169,159 | -3.4% |
| Some College | 93,184 | -2.4% |
| Associate Degree | 21,598 | -1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 73,121 | 2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 64,320 | 4.0% |
No High School 3.8%
Some High School 38.62%
Some College 21.27%
Associate Degree 4.93%
Bachelor's Degree 16.69%
Graduate Degree 14.68%
What is the marital status of Baltimore City residents?
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A total of 234,615 people in Baltimore City have never been married (which represents 49.83% of the total population), while 143,090 of them are wedded (30.39%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 14,386 (3.06%) and 51,395 (10.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 234,615 | -2.2% |
| Married | 143,090 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 14,386 | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 27,341 | -3.7% |
| Divorced | 51,395 | -2.2% |
Never Married 49.83%
Married 30.39%
Separated 3.06%
Widowed 5.81%
Divorced 10.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Baltimore City?
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The top three means of transportation people in Baltimore City use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 168,795 residents commute by car, 28,763 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 14,616 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 168,795 | -4.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 28,763 | -12.5% |
| Railroad | 667 | 4.7% |
| Ferryboat | 178 | -12.3% |
| Bicycle | 1,867 | -10.7% |
| Motorcycle | 211 | 1.4% |
| TaxiCab | 1,718 | 10.8% |
| Walk | 14,616 | -6.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Baltimore City by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21201 | 17,773 | 10,068 | $40,932.00 | $60,736.00 |
| 21202 | 21,314 | 10,095 | $54,477.00 | $76,254.00 |
| 21205 | 15,319 | 5,265 | $33,493.00 | $47,487.00 |
| 21206 | 51,643 | 20,047 | $58,036.00 | $74,627.00 |
| 21207 | 51,927 | 19,360 | $57,011.00 | $74,297.00 |
| 21209 | 30,146 | 11,511 | $86,730.00 | $125,763.00 |
| 21210 | 15,942 | 5,337 | $106,925.00 | $168,875.00 |
| 21211 | 16,420 | 8,333 | $74,430.00 | $92,742.00 |
| 21212 | 34,525 | 12,679 | $88,679.00 | $145,287.00 |
| 21213 | 29,579 | 11,288 | $44,121.00 | $58,229.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
