Ellicott 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 Ellicott City?
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There are 73,272 residents in Ellicott City, with a median age of 41.5. Of this, 48.19% are males and 51.81% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.69% of the resident pool in Ellicott City, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.18%. Additionally, 10.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 65,354 people in Ellicott City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 65,354 people in Ellicott City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 73,272 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 35,307 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 37,965 | 0.8% |
Male population 48.19%
Female population 51.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.5 | 0.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 52,532 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 13,324 | 3.9% |
| Not Citizen | 7,416 | -5.1% |
Citizen US Born 71.69%
Citizen not US Born 18.18%
Not Citizen 10.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 674 | -12.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,597 | -20.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,428 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,560 | -0.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 65,354 | 2.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.93%
Moved from Same County 3.58%
Moved from Same State 3.34%
Moved from Different State 2.15%
Same House as Last Year 90%
What are the employment statistics in Ellicott City?
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White-collar workers make up 93.14% of the working population in Ellicott City, while blue-collar employees account for 6.86%. There are also 3,503 entrepreneurs in Ellicott City (9.33% of the workforce); 21,216 workers employed in private companies (56.51%); and 8,732 people working in governmental institutions (23.26%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 34,967 | 0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 2,577 | -2.4% |
White Collar 93.14%
Blue Collar 6.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,503 | 1.8% |
| Private Companies | 21,216 | -2.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,732 | 4.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,093 | 3.5% |
Self Employees 9.33%
Private Companies 56.51%
Governmental Workers 23.26%
Not for Profit Companies 10.9%
How many households are there in Ellicott City?
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There are a total of 26,364 households in Ellicott City, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 76.19% of these Ellicott City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 23.81%. Additionally, 41.42% of households have children and 58.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 26,364 | 2.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.1% |
| Family Households | 20,086 | 1.1% |
| Non-family Households | 6,278 | 4.8% |
Family Households 76.19%
Non-family Households 23.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,920 | 2.1% |
| Households without Children | 15,444 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 41.42%
Households without Children 58.58%
What are the median and average incomes in Ellicott City?
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The average annual household income in Ellicott City is $158,682, while the median household income sits at $132,083 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $158,682 | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income | $132,083 | 0.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,861 | -1.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 69,273 | 1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ellicott City?
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There are 27,263 housing units in Ellicott City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 26,364 occupied housing units in Ellicott City, 71.89% are owner-occupied, while 28.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.52% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $553,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,961 per month in Ellicott City.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.52% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $553,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,961 per month in Ellicott City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 27,263 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 659 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 329 | -18.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,185 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,777 | -14.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,878 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,078 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,361 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,633 | 6.1% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 3,363 | 12.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,364 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,954 | -1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 7,410 | 10.6% |
Owner Occupied 71.89%
Renter Occupied 28.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,935 | -0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,019 | -2.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $553,800 | 1.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $526,600 | 3.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,961 | -1.1% |
With Mortgage 73.52%
Without Mortgage 26.48%
What is the level of education in Ellicott City?
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Approximately 15.88% of the population in Ellicott City holds a high school degree (that's 8,621 residents), while 14.22% have attained a college certificate (8,450 locals) and 30.67% have a bachelor's degree (16,652 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 819 | 4.1% |
| Some High School | 8,621 | -1.2% |
| Some College | 8,450 | 2.9% |
| Associate Degree | 2,771 | -8.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16,652 | -2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,709 | 0.8% |
No High School 1.51%
Some High School 15.88%
Some College 14.22%
Associate Degree 5.1%
Bachelor's Degree 30.67%
Graduate Degree 32.62%
What is the marital status of Ellicott City residents?
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A total of 13,656 people in Ellicott City have never been married (which represents 23.61% of the total population), while 37,565 of them are wedded (64.94%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 703 (1.22%) and 3,854 (6.66%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 13,656 | -0.3% |
| Married | 37,565 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 703 | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 2,773 | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 3,854 | 4.0% |
Never Married 23.61%
Married 64.94%
Separated 1.22%
Widowed 4.79%
Divorced 6.66%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ellicott City?
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The top three means of transportation people in Ellicott City use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 31,691 residents commute by car, 283 prefer going to work by walking and 238 by subway or elevated.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 31,691 | -4.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 172 | -40.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 238 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 18 | 5.9% |
| Walk | 283 | -14.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Ellicott City by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
