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584,548
TOTAL POPULATION
273,088
MALE POPULATION
311,460
FEMALE POPULATION
87.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,845
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,972
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,349
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,956
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
296,534
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Baltimore Area Codes

Race in Baltimore

The most populous races in Baltimore are Black / African American (358,028 | 61.3%), White / Caucasian (166,154 | 28.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (34,381 | 5.9%).
Race in Baltimore
Race# Population% Population
Asian15,0452.6%
Black / African American358,02861.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1810.0%
Hispanic or Latino34,3815.9%
Native / Alaskan1,6220.3%
White / Caucasian166,15428.4%
Two or more Races25,8444.4%
Some other Race17,6743.0%
Total584,548100.0%

Ancestry in Baltimore

The most populous ancestries reported in Baltimore are German (35,268 | 6.0%), Irish (33,720 | 5.8%), English (21,278 | 3.6%), Subsaharan African (19,212 | 3.3%), and Italian (18,108 | 3.1%), together accounting for 21.8% of all Baltimore residents.
Ancestry in Baltimore
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan450.0%
African10,0091.7%
Alaska Native430.0%
Albanian100.0%
Alsatian150.0%
American15,9212.7%
Apache390.0%
Arab3,4820.6%
Argentinean4010.1%
Armenian2740.1%
Australian900.0%
Austrian6340.1%
Bahamian320.0%
Bangladeshi60.0%
Barbadian3950.1%
Basque210.0%
Belgian1930.0%
Belizean210.0%
Bermudan290.0%
Bhutanese9140.2%
Blackfeet6160.1%
Bolivian1410.0%
Brazilian7490.1%
British2,5560.4%
British West Indian2130.0%
Bulgarian410.0%
Burmese2,4800.4%
Cajun1510.0%
Cambodian70.0%
Canadian4370.1%
Cape Verdean630.0%
Celtic140.0%
Central American10,0171.7%
Central American Indian3470.1%
Cherokee1,2500.2%
Chickasaw280.0%
Chilean1660.0%
Chinese120.0%
Chippewa690.0%
Choctaw920.0%
Colombian4460.1%
Costa Rican1050.0%
Cree170.0%
Creek490.0%
Croatian2020.0%
Cuban1,8630.3%
Cypriot120.0%
Czech1,4800.3%
Czechoslovakian3080.1%
Danish5270.1%
Delaware120.0%
Dominican2,2310.4%
Dutch1,8310.3%
Dutch West Indian590.0%
Eastern European2,3240.4%
Ecuadorian9740.2%
Egyptian3300.1%
English21,2783.6%
Estonian580.0%
Ethiopian1,2860.2%
European4,5350.8%
Fijian150.0%
Filipino4730.1%
Finnish3490.1%
French4,8570.8%
French American Indian310.0%
French Canadian1,1870.2%
German35,2686.0%
Ghanaian7330.1%
Greek2,2560.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro1000.0%
Guatemalan2,1070.4%
Guyanese6910.1%
Haitian7590.1%
Honduran2,6790.5%
Hopi80.0%
Hungarian1,7570.3%
Icelander1440.0%
Indian (Asian)4,8020.8%
Indonesian710.0%
Inupiat130.0%
Iranian1,2450.2%
Iraqi1950.0%
Irish33,7205.8%
Iroquois700.0%
Israeli3200.1%
Italian18,1083.1%
Jamaican3,5640.6%
Japanese190.0%
Jordanian680.0%
Kenyan3980.1%
Korean3,0310.5%
Laotian4320.1%
Latvian2710.1%
Lebanese4970.1%
Liberian2960.1%
Lithuanian1,0780.2%
Lumbee2510.0%
Luxembourger80.0%
Malaysian540.0%
Maltese380.0%
Mexican7,5591.3%
Mexican American Indian2430.0%
Mongolian80.0%
Moroccan2520.0%
Native Hawaiian3390.1%
Navajo1100.0%
New Zealander80.0%
Nicaraguan3290.1%
Nigerian4,5120.8%
Northern European3610.1%
Norwegian1,3880.2%
Okinawan580.0%
Pakistani2400.0%
Palestinian690.0%
Panamanian4620.1%
Paraguayan540.0%
Pennsylvania German690.0%
Peruvian9700.2%
Polish12,8842.2%
Portuguese8440.1%
Puerto Rican4,6770.8%
Romanian4510.1%
Russian4,5150.8%
Salvadoran4,3180.7%
Samoan850.0%
Scandinavian6490.1%
Scotch-Irish2,1000.4%
Scottish4,1080.7%
Seminole260.0%
Senegalese550.0%
Serbian1630.0%
Sierra Leonean1130.0%
Sioux1780.0%
Slavic1630.0%
Slovak5460.1%
Slovene1240.0%
South African790.0%
South American3,5140.6%
South American Indian3420.1%
Spaniard7660.1%
Spanish1,7590.3%
Sri Lankan8580.2%
Subsaharan African19,2123.3%
Sudanese5350.1%
Swedish1,6600.3%
Swiss7350.1%
Syrian9460.2%
Thai4,3340.7%
Tlingit-Haida50.0%
Tongan80.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2,4640.4%
Turkish2290.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander500.0%
Ugandan370.0%
Ukrainian1,1060.2%
Venezuelan3620.1%
Vietnamese1150.0%
Welsh1,6550.3%
West Indian1,3910.2%
Yugoslavian1580.0%
Zimbabwean350.0%
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Immigrants in Baltimore

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Baltimore came from Latin America (18,752 | 3.2%), Asia (12,609 | 2.2%), Africa (10,342 | 1.8%), Central America (7,789 | 1.3%), and Caribbean (7,597 | 1.3%), together accounting for 9.8% of all Baltimore residents.
Immigrants in Baltimore
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan450.0%
Africa10,3421.8%
Argentina2440.0%
Armenia240.0%
Asia12,6092.2%
Australia1880.0%
Austria410.0%
Azores580.0%
Bahamas230.0%
Bangladesh1110.0%
Barbados2940.1%
Belarus1090.0%
Belgium1230.0%
Belize80.0%
Bolivia480.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina480.0%
Brazil4640.1%
Bulgaria730.0%
Cameroon3060.1%
Canada6240.1%
Caribbean7,5971.3%
Central America7,7891.3%
Chile580.0%
China2,4690.4%
Colombia3940.1%
Congo480.0%
Costa Rica500.0%
Croatia60.0%
Cuba4180.1%
Czechoslovakia910.0%
Denmark730.0%
Dominica390.0%
Dominican Republic1,2820.2%
Eastern Africa2,3490.4%
Eastern Asia3,8460.7%
Eastern Europe1,4850.3%
Ecuador9880.2%
Egypt3290.1%
El Salvador2,2940.4%
England3670.1%
Eritrea1400.0%
Ethiopia8760.2%
Europe4,9400.9%
France2110.0%
Germany8760.2%
Ghana3920.1%
Greece3170.1%
Grenada770.0%
Guatemala1,7300.3%
Guyana4650.1%
Haiti3580.1%
Honduras1,6280.3%
Hong Kong1310.0%
Hungary1190.0%
India1,7470.3%
Indonesia3050.1%
Iran6710.1%
Iraq2560.0%
Ireland980.0%
Israel2930.1%
Italy2640.1%
Jamaica2,6190.4%
Japan2760.1%
Jordan470.0%
Kenya8680.2%
Korea1,1010.2%
Kuwait250.0%
Laos540.0%
Latin America18,7523.2%
Latvia170.0%
Lebanon690.0%
Liberia3220.1%
Malaysia220.0%
Mexico1,7610.3%
Middle Africa5850.1%
Morocco710.0%
Nepal6650.1%
Netherlands660.0%
Nicaragua1730.0%
Nigeria3,5490.6%
Northern Africa6420.1%
Northern Europe1,1450.2%
Oceania2640.1%
Pakistan4330.1%
Panama1450.0%
Peru5680.1%
Philippines1,1810.2%
Poland2960.1%
Portugal870.0%
Romania980.0%
Russia3240.1%
Saudi Arabia1890.0%
Scotland430.0%
Senegal4210.1%
Serbia280.0%
Sierra Leone1390.0%
Singapore360.0%
South Africa2830.1%
South America3,3660.6%
South Central Asia3,9860.7%
South Eastern Asia2,2710.4%
Southern Europe7870.1%
Spain960.0%
Sri Lanka3140.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines160.0%
Sudan2180.0%
Sweden120.0%
Switzerland1070.0%
Syria8380.1%
Taiwan4540.1%
Thailand2360.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1,9410.3%
Turkey2110.0%
Uganda1370.0%
Ukraine2280.0%
Venezuela1050.0%
Vietnam4000.1%
West Indies3840.1%
Western Africa5,6291.0%
Western Asia2,4780.4%
Western Europe1,5230.3%
Yemen2830.1%
Zaire2100.0%
Zimbabwe1070.0%
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Sex and Age in Baltimore

Sex and Age in Baltimore

The most populous age groups in Baltimore are 30 to 34 Years (26,014 | 9.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (28,463 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Baltimore
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18,007 (6.6%)17,405 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years15,742 (5.8%)16,015 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years17,652 (6.5%)16,225 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years17,041 (6.2%)17,892 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years18,013 (6.6%)20,335 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years25,436 (9.3%)28,124 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years26,014 (9.5%)28,463 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Years20,889 (7.6%)23,683 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years15,614 (5.7%)17,482 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years14,259 (5.2%)16,231 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years15,721 (5.8%)17,883 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years16,535 (6.0%)18,904 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years17,044 (6.2%)21,544 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years13,416 (4.9%)16,484 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years9,416 (3.5%)13,533 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years6,073 (2.2%)8,851 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years3,264 (1.2%)5,496 (1.8%)
85 Years and over2,952 (1.1%)6,910 (2.2%)
Total273,088 (100.0%)311,460 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Baltimore

Median Family Size in Baltimore

The median family size in Baltimore is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (48,988 | 41.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (11,450 | 9.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Baltimore
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple58,996 (49.4%)3.23
Single Male/Father11,450 (9.6%)2.96
Single Female/Mother48,988 (41.0%)3.34
Total Families119,434 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Baltimore

The median household size in Baltimore is 2.28 persons per household, with single female/mother households (48,988 | 19.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (127,798 | 51.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Baltimore
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple58,996 (23.9%)3.26
Single Male/Father11,450 (4.6%)3.30
Single Female/Mother48,988 (19.8%)3.48
Non-family127,798 (51.7%)1.27
Total Households247,232 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Baltimore

Out of a total of 247,232 households in Baltimore, 119,434 (48.3%) are family households, while 127,798 (51.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 55,172, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 103,534.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Baltimore
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-103,534 (41.9%)
2-Person Households55,172 (22.3%)19,948 (8.1%)
3-Person Households31,126 (12.6%)2,969 (1.2%)
4-Person Households17,971 (7.3%)925 (0.4%)
5-Person Households8,722 (3.5%)226 (0.1%)
6-Person Households3,682 (1.5%)114 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households2,761 (1.1%)82 (0.0%)
Total119,434 (48.3%)127,798 (51.7%)

Female Fertility in Baltimore

Fertility by Age in Baltimore

Average fertility rate in Baltimore is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Baltimore
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years277 (3.8%)15.0
20 to 34 years5,166 (71.0%)67.0
35 to 50 years1,832 (25.2%)30.0
Total7,275 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baltimore

52.4% of women with births (7,275) in Baltimore are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baltimore
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)277 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,506 (48.5%)2,660 (51.5%)
35 to 50 years1,308 (71.4%)524 (28.6%)
Total3,812 (52.4%)3,463 (47.6%)

Fertility by Education in Baltimore

Average fertility rate in Baltimore is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 59.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 25.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Baltimore
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School995 (13.7%)46.0
High School Diploma1,591 (21.9%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree1,849 (25.4%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree1,175 (16.2%)39.0
Graduate Degree1,665 (22.9%)59.0
Total7,275 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baltimore

47.6% of women with births in Baltimore are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 87.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 76.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baltimore
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School235 (23.6%)760 (76.4%)
High School Diploma466 (29.3%)1,125 (70.7%)
College or Associate's Degree684 (37.0%)1,165 (63.0%)
Bachelor's Degree973 (82.8%)202 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree1,455 (87.4%)210 (12.6%)
Total3,812 (52.4%)3,463 (47.6%)

Income in Baltimore

Income Overview in Baltimore

Per Capita Income in Baltimore is $37,845, while median incomes of families and households are $72,972 and $58,349 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income584,548$37,845
Median Family Income119,434$72,972
Mean Family Income119,434$105,893
Median Household Income247,232$58,349
Mean Household Income247,232$85,857
Income Deficit119,434$11,956
Wage / Income Gap (%)584,54811.60%
Wage / Income Gap ($)584,54888.40¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index584,5480.52

Earnings by Sex in Baltimore

Average Earnings in Baltimore are $44,833, $47,142 for men and $41,675 for women, a difference of 11.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Baltimore
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male143,922 (47.2%)$47,142
Female161,204 (52.8%)$41,675
Total305,126 (100.0%)$44,833

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baltimore

The most common earnings brackets in Baltimore are $100,000+ for men (25,133 | 17.5%) and $100,000+ for women (19,431 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baltimore
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,144 (4.3%)8,494 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,472 (2.4%)5,665 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,426 (3.1%)5,617 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,798 (1.9%)3,621 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,167 (2.9%)4,230 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,986 (2.1%)3,901 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,268 (2.3%)4,552 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,942 (2.0%)2,857 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,732 (1.9%)4,479 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,215 (2.9%)5,169 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,226 (5.0%)9,612 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,978 (5.5%)10,246 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9998,055 (5.6%)9,257 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9996,984 (4.9%)7,889 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9998,002 (5.6%)7,992 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,976 (4.9%)6,927 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99911,937 (8.3%)14,484 (9.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,739 (6.8%)10,711 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,742 (10.2%)16,070 (10.0%)
$100,000+25,133 (17.5%)19,431 (12.0%)
Total143,922 (100.0%)161,204 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baltimore

Average earnings in Baltimore are $52,677 for men and $47,304 for women, a difference of 10.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,665, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,528. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,393, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,998.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baltimore
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,528$23,998
High School Diploma$36,843$34,244
College or Associate's Degree$48,697$38,704
Bachelor's Degree$72,219$58,151
Graduate Degree$86,665$76,393
Total$52,677$47,304

Family Income in Baltimore

Family Income Brackets in Baltimore

According to the Baltimore family income data, there are 19,826 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,941 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Baltimore
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007,2856.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993,9413.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997,7636.5%
$25,000 to $34,9997,8836.6%
$35,000 to $49,99914,33212.0%
$50,000 to $74,99919,82616.6%
$75,000 to $99,99915,04912.6%
$100,000 to $149,99918,63215.6%
$150,000 to $199,99910,0328.4%
$200,000+14,69012.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baltimore

4-person families (16,276 | 13.6%) account for the highest median family income in Baltimore with $93,436 per family, while 2-person families (59,554 | 49.9%) have the highest median income of $34,361 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baltimore
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families59,554 (49.9%)$68,722
3-Person Families30,445 (25.5%)$69,434
4-Person Families16,276 (13.6%)$93,436
5-Person Families7,423 (6.2%)$79,542
6-Person Families3,241 (2.7%)$76,354
7+ Person Families2,495 (2.1%)$78,242
Total119,434 (100.0%)$72,972

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baltimore

The median family income in Baltimore is $72,972, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,982) having the highest median family income of $142,500, while families with no earners (18,283) have the lowest median family income of $24,910, accounting for 8.4% and 15.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Baltimore
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18,283 (15.3%)$24,910
1 Earner46,353 (38.8%)$53,066
2 Earners44,816 (37.5%)$115,735
3+ Earners9,982 (8.4%)$142,500
Total119,434 (100.0%)$72,972

Household Income in Baltimore

Household Income Brackets in Baltimore

With 40,546 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Baltimore, accounting for 16.4% of all households. In contrast, only 15,823 households (6.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Baltimore
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00022,2519.0%
$10,000 to $14,99917,3067.0%
$15,000 to $24,99921,0158.5%
$25,000 to $34,99919,0377.7%
$35,000 to $49,99929,17311.8%
$50,000 to $74,99940,54616.4%
$75,000 to $99,99928,67911.6%
$100,000 to $149,99932,88213.3%
$150,000 to $199,99915,8236.4%
$200,000+20,7678.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Baltimore

The median household income in Baltimore is $58,349, with the highest median household income of $71,010 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 95,950 households (38.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,680, with 8,406 households (3.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Baltimore
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8,406 (3.4%)$33,680
25 to 44 Years95,950 (38.8%)$71,010
45 to 64 Years82,872 (33.5%)$61,806
65+ Years60,004 (24.3%)$40,106
Total247,232 (100.0%)$58,349

Poverty in Baltimore

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore

With 18.5% poverty level for males and 20.5% for females among the residents of Baltimore, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,965 males (28.7%) and 1,003 females (29.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,447 (25.1%)4,164 (24.0%)
5 Years1,070 (28.6%)1,003 (29.5%)
6 to 11 Years5,078 (27.1%)4,900 (26.2%)
12 to 14 Years2,965 (28.7%)2,394 (25.0%)
15 Years814 (27.0%)618 (20.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,460 (24.2%)1,411 (23.2%)
18 to 24 Years4,763 (23.0%)6,067 (27.1%)
25 to 34 Years5,746 (11.5%)9,765 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,984 (11.1%)7,039 (17.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,622 (15.7%)6,208 (18.3%)
55 to 64 Years7,464 (22.7%)8,319 (20.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,264 (19.2%)5,301 (18.0%)
75 Years and over2,068 (17.4%)4,575 (22.4%)
Total48,745 (18.5%)61,764 (20.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore

According to the poverty statistics in Baltimore, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 88.9% of males and 82.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baltimore
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,283 (74.9%)13,156 (76.0%)
5 Years2,672 (71.4%)2,391 (70.5%)
6 to 11 Years13,664 (72.9%)13,791 (73.8%)
12 to 14 Years7,380 (71.3%)7,189 (75.0%)
15 Years2,197 (73.0%)2,352 (79.2%)
16 and 17 Years4,564 (75.8%)4,683 (76.8%)
18 to 24 Years15,965 (77.0%)16,351 (72.9%)
25 to 34 Years44,312 (88.5%)46,507 (82.7%)
35 to 44 Years31,789 (88.9%)34,027 (82.9%)
45 to 54 Years24,881 (84.3%)27,769 (81.7%)
55 to 64 Years25,476 (77.3%)31,862 (79.3%)
65 to 74 Years17,982 (80.8%)24,210 (82.0%)
75 Years and over9,843 (82.6%)15,829 (77.6%)
Total214,008 (81.5%)240,117 (79.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baltimore

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Baltimore show that 6.1% or 3,617 of the total 58,996 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.3%, comprising of 145 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.3%, which includes 1,936 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baltimore
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34,429 (94.7%)1,936 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children16,661 (94.3%)1,000 (5.7%)
3 or 4 Children3,488 (86.7%)536 (13.3%)
5 or more Children801 (84.7%)145 (15.3%)
Total55,379 (93.9%)3,617 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baltimore

According to the poverty data in Baltimore, 13.6% or 1,557 single-father households and 24.8% or 12,165 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 128 households (24.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 436 households (74.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baltimore
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children468 (7.9%)2,446 (11.6%)
1 or 2 Children961 (19.4%)7,215 (30.2%)
3 or 4 Children128 (24.8%)2,068 (59.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)436 (74.0%)
Total1,557 (13.6%)12,165 (24.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baltimore

The poverty data for Baltimore shows that 3,617 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 13,722 of the single-parent households (22.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 145 households (15.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 436 household (68.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baltimore
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,936 (5.3%)2,914 (10.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,000 (5.7%)8,176 (28.4%)
3 or 4 Children536 (13.3%)2,196 (55.0%)
5 or more Children145 (15.3%)436 (68.5%)
Total3,617 (6.1%)13,722 (22.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Baltimore

Employment by Class of Employer in Baltimore

Among the 270,605 employed individuals in Baltimore, private company employees (158,919 | 58.7%), not-for-profit organizations (40,634 | 15.0%), and local government employees (19,783 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Baltimore
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees158,91958.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,1702.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10,7964.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations40,63415.0%
Local Government Employees19,7837.3%
State Government Employees18,1876.7%
Federal Government Employees15,8745.9%
Unpaid Family Workers2420.1%
Total270,605100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Baltimore

According to the labor force statistics for Baltimore, out of the total population over 16 years of age (477,510), 62.1% or 296,534 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 20,461 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.7% or 46,142 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.7% or 2,090 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Baltimore
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,132 (28.1%)2,090 (25.7%)
20 to 24 Years26,537 (69.2%)3,503 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Years44,401 (82.9%)2,664 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years46,142 (84.7%)2,538 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years63,455 (81.7%)3,553 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years48,199 (75.2%)2,506 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years22,964 (64.8%)1,470 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years20,452 (53.0%)1,104 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years13,952 (26.4%)809 (5.8%)
75 Years and over2,449 (7.3%)252 (10.3%)
Total296,534 (62.1%)20,461 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baltimore

According to labor force statistics for Baltimore, 75.8% of individuals (245,460) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (323,826) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 13,746 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.2% or 109,229 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.2% or 2,740 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baltimore
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16,914 (47.0%)5,830 (16.2%)
High School Diploma57,803 (64.6%)6,890 (7.7%)
College / Associate Degree61,657 (79.8%)4,713 (6.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher109,229 (90.2%)3,270 (2.7%)
Total245,460 (75.8%)18,134 (5.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Baltimore

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baltimore are Community & Social Service (41,803 | 15.2%), Management (28,536 | 10.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (23,038 | 8.4%), Education Instruction & Library (22,452 | 8.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (19,422 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Baltimore

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baltimore, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (74.3%), Computers & Mathematics (69.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (63.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.1%), Health Technologists (73.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (71.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Baltimore
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13,873 (48.6%)14,663 (51.4%)
Business & Financial7,737 (44.8%)9,524 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14,688 (63.8%)8,350 (36.2%)
Computers & Mathematics7,925 (69.4%)3,491 (30.6%)
Architecture & Engineering3,740 (74.3%)1,295 (25.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,023 (45.9%)3,564 (54.1%)
Community & Social Service 14,990 (35.9%)26,813 (64.1%)
Education, Arts & Media2,080 (28.4%)5,249 (71.6%)
Legal Services & Support2,327 (47.7%)2,549 (52.3%)
Education Instruction & Library6,963 (31.0%)15,489 (69.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,620 (50.7%)3,526 (49.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,217 (26.9%)14,205 (73.1%)
Health Technologists3,720 (26.9%)10,115 (73.1%)
Total (Category)56,505 (43.4%)73,555 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)130,124 (47.2%)145,246 (52.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Baltimore are Food Preparation & Serving (12,012 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (11,623 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10,139 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (8,083 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (6,942 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Baltimore

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Baltimore, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (66.8%), Security & Protection (56.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.5%), Personal Care & Service (73.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Baltimore
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,333 (11.5%)10,290 (88.5%)
Security & Protection4,571 (56.6%)3,512 (43.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,996 (52.3%)2,728 (47.7%)
Law Enforcement1,575 (66.8%)784 (33.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,652 (47.0%)6,360 (52.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,705 (56.3%)4,434 (43.7%)
Personal Care & Service1,850 (26.7%)5,092 (73.4%)
Total (Category)19,111 (39.2%)29,688 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)130,124 (47.2%)145,246 (52.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Baltimore are Office & Administration (29,368 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (21,449 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Baltimore

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Baltimore
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,456 (44.1%)11,993 (55.9%)
Office & Administration9,012 (30.7%)20,356 (69.3%)
Total (Category)18,468 (36.3%)32,349 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)130,124 (47.2%)145,246 (52.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Baltimore are Construction & Extraction (7,897 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,631 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (249 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Baltimore

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Baltimore
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry68 (27.3%)181 (72.7%)
Construction & Extraction7,248 (91.8%)649 (8.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,315 (94.4%)316 (5.6%)
Total (Category)12,631 (91.7%)1,146 (8.3%)
Total (Overall)130,124 (47.2%)145,246 (52.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Baltimore are Material Moving (11,863 | 4.3%), Transportation (11,302 | 4.1%), and Production (8,752 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Baltimore

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Baltimore
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,476 (62.6%)3,276 (37.4%)
Transportation8,821 (78.0%)2,481 (22.0%)
Material Moving9,112 (76.8%)2,751 (23.2%)
Total (Category)23,409 (73.3%)8,508 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)130,124 (47.2%)145,246 (52.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Baltimore

Employment Industries in Baltimore

The major employment industries in Baltimore include Health Care & Social Assistance (50,292 | 18.3%), Educational Services (37,192 | 13.5%), Professional & Scientific (24,715 | 9.0%), Retail Trade (24,345 | 8.8%), and Public Administration (22,607 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Baltimore

Employment Industries by Sex in Baltimore

The Baltimore industries that see more men than women are Construction (86.6%), Wholesale Trade (71.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (71.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.8%), Enterprise Management (74.7%), and Educational Services (64.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Baltimore
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting258 (52.2%)236 (47.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction92 (52.3%)84 (47.7%)
Construction11,419 (86.6%)1,764 (13.4%)
Manufacturing8,828 (66.0%)4,543 (34.0%)
Wholesale Trade3,420 (71.9%)1,335 (28.1%)
Retail Trade11,591 (47.6%)12,754 (52.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing11,266 (71.2%)4,562 (28.8%)
Utilities911 (62.3%)551 (37.7%)
Information2,901 (62.3%)1,753 (37.7%)
Finance & Insurance5,424 (51.4%)5,125 (48.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,433 (54.5%)2,860 (45.5%)
Professional & Scientific13,202 (53.4%)11,513 (46.6%)
Enterprise Management38 (25.3%)112 (74.7%)
Administrative & Support6,462 (53.2%)5,681 (46.8%)
Educational Services13,204 (35.5%)23,988 (64.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12,155 (24.2%)38,137 (75.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,634 (52.3%)2,402 (47.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,430 (48.8%)7,786 (51.2%)
Public Administration9,987 (44.2%)12,620 (55.8%)
Total130,124 (47.2%)145,246 (52.7%)

Education in Baltimore

School Enrollment in Baltimore

The most common levels of schooling among the 141,438 students in Baltimore are college / undergraduate (32,863 | 23.2%), middle school (27,728 | 19.6%), and high school (24,390 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Baltimore
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9,0446.4%
Kindergarten6,9764.9%
Elementary School23,21316.4%
Middle School27,72819.6%
High School24,39017.2%
College / Undergraduate32,86323.2%
Graduate / Professional17,22412.2%
Total141,438100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baltimore

Out of a total of 141,438 students who are enrolled in schools in Baltimore, 36,350 (25.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 105,088 (74.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,684 (43.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 27,442 (85.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baltimore
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,648 (64.6%)2,552 (35.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old24,134 (82.1%)5,246 (17.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds27,442 (85.0%)4,853 (15.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,798 (84.9%)2,641 (15.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,390 (56.5%)5,684 (43.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,892 (61.4%)6,232 (38.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9,597 (60.1%)6,360 (39.9%)
35 Years and over7,234 (72.6%)2,735 (27.4%)
Total105,088 (74.3%)36,350 (25.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baltimore

Business (21,610 | 13.8%), social sciences (17,641 | 11.3%), science & technology (14,322 | 9.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (12,705 | 8.1%), and visual & performing arts (11,615 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 156,850 individuals in Baltimore who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baltimore
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7,5424.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12,7058.1%
Physical & Health Sciences5,0503.2%
Psychology9,3285.9%
Social Sciences17,64111.3%
Engineering8,5165.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,5571.6%
Science & Technology14,3229.1%
Business21,61013.8%
Education10,7516.9%
Literature & Languages9,4816.0%
Liberal Arts & History8,9305.7%
Visual & Performing Arts11,6157.4%
Communications6,8084.3%
Arts & Humanities9,9946.4%
Total156,850100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Baltimore

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baltimore

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Baltimore are males with 2 vehicles (47,038, accounting for 37.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (47,207, making up 33.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baltimore
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle16,639 (13.1%)20,186 (14.5%)
1 Vehicle43,759 (34.5%)54,094 (38.8%)
2 Vehicles47,038 (37.1%)47,207 (33.8%)
3 Vehicles13,697 (10.8%)13,301 (9.5%)
4 Vehicles4,577 (3.6%)3,919 (2.8%)
5 or more Vehicles1,225 (1.0%)789 (0.6%)
Total126,935 (100.0%)139,496 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Baltimore

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Baltimore are 30 to 34 minutes (40,744 commuters, 17.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (39,803 commuters, 17.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (36,667 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Baltimore
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,0641.3%
5 to 9 Minutes13,0765.6%
10 to 14 Minutes20,7988.9%
15 to 19 Minutes36,66715.6%
20 to 24 Minutes39,80317.0%
25 to 29 Minutes16,4047.0%
30 to 34 Minutes40,74417.4%
35 to 39 Minutes7,7893.3%
40 to 44 Minutes9,0913.9%
45 to 59 Minutes20,3188.7%
60 to 89 Minutes16,5887.1%
90 or more Minutes10,0744.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Baltimore

The most common commute times in Baltimore are 30 to 34 minutes (20,841 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (22,141 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Baltimore
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,577 (1.4%)1,487 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,866 (4.3%)8,210 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,094 (8.1%)11,704 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,013 (15.1%)19,654 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes17,662 (15.7%)22,141 (18.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,276 (7.3%)8,128 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes20,841 (18.5%)19,903 (16.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,727 (3.3%)4,062 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,831 (4.3%)4,260 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes10,749 (9.6%)9,569 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,784 (7.8%)7,804 (6.4%)
90 or more Minutes5,115 (4.5%)4,959 (4.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baltimore

The most frequent times of departure to work in Baltimore are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (14,646, 13.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (16,923, 13.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baltimore
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,683 (5.9%)4,793 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,999 (4.4%)3,089 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,651 (4.1%)4,365 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,744 (9.6%)8,936 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,058 (7.2%)10,035 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14,646 (13.0%)16,330 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,958 (9.7%)14,632 (12.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,480 (11.1%)16,923 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6,852 (6.1%)9,802 (8.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9,727 (8.6%)10,838 (8.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,804 (3.4%)3,911 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,957 (1.7%)1,464 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9,121 (8.1%)8,534 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,855 (7.0%)8,229 (6.8%)
Total112,535 (100.0%)121,881 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Baltimore

Occupancy by Ownership in Baltimore

Of the total 247,232 dwellings in Baltimore, owner-occupied units account for 118,072 (47.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 129,160 (52.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Baltimore
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units118,07247.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units129,16052.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units247,232100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Baltimore

Occupancy by Household Size in Baltimore
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household103,53441.9%
2-Person Household75,12030.4%
3-Person Household34,09513.8%
4+ Person Household34,48314.0%
Total Housing Units247,232100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baltimore

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baltimore
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household39,954 (38.6%)63,580 (61.4%)
2-Person Household40,390 (53.8%)34,730 (46.2%)
3-Person Household17,708 (51.9%)16,387 (48.1%)
4+ Person Household20,020 (58.1%)14,463 (41.9%)
Total Housing Units118,072 (47.8%)129,160 (52.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baltimore

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baltimore
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10,077 (35.4%)18,371 (64.6%)
High School Diploma23,070 (38.5%)36,852 (61.5%)
College/Associate Degree29,839 (45.9%)35,155 (54.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher55,086 (58.7%)38,782 (41.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baltimore

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baltimore
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years59,65224.1%
35 to 44 Years44,70418.1%
45 to 54 Years36,62614.8%
55 to 64 Years46,24618.7%
65 to 74 Years36,58814.8%
75 to 84 Years16,5956.7%
85 Years and Over6,8212.8%
Total247,232100.0%

Housing Finances in Baltimore

Median Income by Occupancy in Baltimore

Median Income by Occupancy in Baltimore
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied118,072 (47.8%)$83,192
Renter-Occupied129,160 (52.2%)$40,893
Average247,232 (100.0%)$58,349

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baltimore

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baltimore
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,753 (3.2%)10,340 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,939 (1.6%)6,097 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,473 (2.9%)13,720 (10.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,484 (2.9%)7,146 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,477 (2.9%)6,967 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,304 (5.3%)12,707 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,475 (9.7%)17,716 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,714 (16.7%)20,735 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,161 (12.8%)13,458 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,854 (17.7%)12,139 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more28,438 (24.1%)8,135 (6.3%)
Total118,072 (100.0%)129,160 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baltimore

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baltimore
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,044 (3.4%)9,289 (7.2%)
$300 to $4998,517 (7.2%)8,308 (6.4%)
$500 to $79918,758 (15.9%)9,727 (7.5%)
$800 to $9999,514 (8.1%)12,001 (9.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49927,078 (22.9%)46,363 (35.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99922,215 (18.8%)26,044 (20.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,400 (10.5%)9,659 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,438 (5.4%)2,623 (2.0%)
$3,000 or more9,108 (7.7%)2,012 (1.6%)
Total118,072 (100.0%)129,160 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Baltimore

Housing Structures in Baltimore

Housing Structures in Baltimore
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39,30115.9%
Single Unit, Attached119,27648.2%
2 Unit Apartments10,9764.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13,7715.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments14,5095.9%
10 or more Apartments48,94919.8%
Mobile Home / Other4500.2%
Total247,232100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baltimore

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baltimore
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached33,861 (86.2%)5,440 (13.8%)
Single Unit, Attached75,279 (63.1%)43,997 (36.9%)
2 Unit Apartments1,782 (16.2%)9,194 (83.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments814 (5.9%)12,957 (94.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments814 (5.6%)13,695 (94.4%)
10 or more Apartments5,262 (10.7%)43,687 (89.2%)
Mobile Home / Other260 (57.8%)190 (42.2%)
Total118,072 (47.8%)129,160 (52.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baltimore

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baltimore
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room383 (0.3%)8,473 (6.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms3,089 (2.6%)33,974 (26.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms25,455 (21.6%)52,371 (40.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms55,878 (47.3%)27,539 (21.3%)
8 or more Rooms33,267 (28.2%)6,803 (5.3%)
Total118,072 (100.0%)129,160 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baltimore

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baltimore
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas84,980 (72.0%)70,290 (54.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,001 (1.7%)2,206 (1.7%)
Electricity22,991 (19.5%)52,843 (40.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6,750 (5.7%)1,439 (1.1%)
Coal or Coke22 (0.0%)13 (0.0%)
All other Fuels662 (0.6%)745 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used666 (0.6%)1,624 (1.3%)
Total118,072 (100.0%)129,160 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Baltimore

Household Vehicle Usage in Baltimore
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11,932 (10.1%)53,466 (41.4%)
1 Vehicle51,655 (43.8%)53,857 (41.7%)
2 Vehicles40,548 (34.3%)18,585 (14.4%)
3 or more Vehicles13,937 (11.8%)3,252 (2.5%)
Total118,072 (100.0%)129,160 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Baltimore

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Baltimore

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units38,13979,933
Median Property Value$160,300$222,200
Median Household Income$59,394$23,304
Monthly Housing Costs$619$8,759
Real Estate Taxes$2,568$2,416

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baltimore

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baltimore
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,698 (12.3%)2,800 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9996,437 (16.9%)6,673 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,656 (51.5%)46,463 (58.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,528 (11.9%)16,662 (20.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,383 (3.6%)5,146 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999714 (1.9%)1,293 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more723 (1.9%)896 (1.1%)
Total38,139 (100.0%)79,933 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baltimore

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baltimore
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,865 (7.5%)1,203 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,239 (13.7%)2,827 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,105 (8.1%)5,195 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,460 (11.7%)3,199 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,621 (20.0%)7,015 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,724 (12.4%)12,093 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,991 (13.1%)10,437 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more5,134 (13.5%)15,863 (19.9%)
Total38,139 (100.0%)79,933 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baltimore

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baltimore
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15,263 (40.0%)97,454 (121.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,258 (16.4%)33,507 (41.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,820 (10.0%)19,367 (24.2%)
4.0x or more12,083 (31.7%)9,916 (12.4%)
Total38,139 (100.0%)79,933 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baltimore

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baltimore
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,973 (13.0%)750 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4994,638 (12.2%)4,956 (6.2%)
$800 to $1,49926,293 (68.9%)6,245 (7.8%)
Total38,139 (100.0%)79,933 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Baltimore

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years42,096 (98.8%)531 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years80,934 (95.7%)3,616 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years51,523 (91.8%)4,597 (8.2%)
26 to 34 Years89,168 (92.6%)7,095 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years69,868 (91.1%)6,786 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years58,929 (92.9%)4,482 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years69,090 (94.5%)4,028 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years51,309 (99.1%)459 (0.9%)
75 Years and older32,220 (99.7%)95 (0.3%)
Total545,137 (94.5%)31,689 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baltimore

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baltimore
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born42,096 (98.8%)531 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen80,934 (95.7%)3,616 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen51,523 (91.8%)4,597 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baltimore

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baltimore
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00096,455 (93.8%)6,388 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99992,235 (92.3%)7,659 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99986,691 (94.0%)5,500 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99966,853 (93.3%)4,834 (6.7%)
$100,000 and over188,673 (96.6%)6,591 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baltimore
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 626,538 (62.3%)17,643 (41.4%)
6 to 18 Years50,580 (59.8%)35,132 (41.5%)
19 to 25 Years16,207 (28.9%)36,960 (65.9%)
25 to 34 Years25,275 (26.3%)67,249 (69.9%)
35 to 44 Years21,368 (27.9%)51,537 (67.2%)
45 to 54 Years20,628 (32.5%)41,064 (64.8%)
55 to 64 Years29,431 (40.3%)44,600 (61.0%)
65 to 74 Years47,905 (92.5%)28,372 (54.8%)
75 Years and over31,758 (98.3%)17,461 (54.0%)
Total269,690 (46.8%)340,018 (59.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baltimore

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baltimore
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4,712 (11.1%)2,268 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years7,571 (10.1%)6,573 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years16,681 (17.0%)23,296 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,177 (32.3%)10,067 (34.1%)
75 Years and over5,054 (42.4%)10,985 (53.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Baltimore

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years171 (0.4%)196 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years710 (0.9%)561 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,080 (2.1%)2,085 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,935 (8.7%)1,368 (4.6%)
75 Years and over2,053 (17.2%)3,068 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years558 (1.3%)553 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years769 (1.0%)1,301 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,391 (3.5%)4,749 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,588 (7.1%)1,591 (5.4%)
75 Years and over1,268 (10.6%)2,178 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,672 (8.6%)1,644 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years5,403 (7.2%)4,402 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years6,969 (7.1%)9,137 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,593 (7.2%)2,011 (6.8%)
75 Years and over1,669 (14.0%)3,018 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years543 (1.3%)267 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years836 (1.1%)1,133 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years8,389 (8.6%)14,871 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,937 (22.2%)7,459 (25.3%)
75 Years and over3,313 (27.8%)8,160 (40.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Baltimore: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years531 (1.3%)397 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years763 (1.0%)565 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,962 (3.0%)3,921 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,415 (6.4%)1,669 (5.7%)
75 Years and over1,460 (12.3%)3,192 (15.6%)

Technology Access in Baltimore

Computing Device Access in Baltimore

Computing Device Access in Baltimore
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop176,15171.3%
Smartphone211,91185.7%
Tablet138,97756.2%
No Computing Device21,8668.8%
Total247,232100.0%

Internet Access in Baltimore

Internet Access in Baltimore
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4090.2%
Broadband Home159,57864.5%
Cellular Data Only35,00914.2%
Satellite Internet10,2804.2%
No Internet46,49418.8%
Total247,232100.0%

Baltimore Summary

Baltimore, Maryland is a city with a rich history, diverse geography, and a vibrant economy. Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and the 30th largest city in the country. It is the cultural and economic center of the Baltimore metropolitan area, which is home to over 2.7 million people.

History

Baltimore was founded in 1729 by the Maryland General Assembly as a port city. It was named after Lord Baltimore, the first Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland. The city quickly grew in importance as a major port and trading center, and by the mid-19th century, it was the second largest city in the United States. Baltimore was a major center of industry and manufacturing, and it was also a major hub for the Underground Railroad.
During the Civil War, Baltimore was a major center of Union activity, and it was the site of the first bloodshed of the war. After the war, the city experienced a period of rapid growth and industrialization. By the early 20th century, Baltimore was a major center of finance, shipping, and manufacturing.

Geography

Baltimore is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, on the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay. It is situated on the fall line between the Piedmont Plateau and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. The city is divided into nine districts, each with its own unique character and history.
The city is home to a variety of landscapes, from the bustling Inner Harbor to the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. The city is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Druid Hill Park, Patterson Park, and Fort McHenry National Monument.

Economy

Baltimore is a major center of finance, shipping, and manufacturing. The city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, including Under Armour, T. Rowe Price, and Legg Mason. The city is also home to a number of major universities, including Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, and Morgan State University.
The city is also home to a vibrant tourism industry, with a number of attractions, including the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. The city is also home to a number of professional sports teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Baltimore had a population of 621,342. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is roughly 63% African American, 28% White, and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The city is also home to a large number of immigrants, with over 20% of the population being foreign-born.
The median household income in Baltimore is $41,385, and the median home value is $153,000. The city has a poverty rate of 23.3%, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.

Conclusion

Baltimore is a city with a rich history, diverse geography, and a vibrant economy. It is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, major universities, and professional sports teams. The city is also racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is roughly 63% African American, 28% White, and 7% Hispanic or Latino. The city has a median household income of $41,385 and a median home value of $153,000. Baltimore is a major center of finance, shipping, and manufacturing, and it is also home to a vibrant tourism industry.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Baltimore?
Total Population of Baltimore is 584,548.
What is the Total Male Population of Baltimore?
Total Male Population of Baltimore is 273,088.
What is the Total Female Population of Baltimore?
Total Female Population of Baltimore is 311,460.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baltimore?
There are 87.68 Males per 100 Females in Baltimore.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baltimore?
There are 114.05 Females per 100 Males in Baltimore.
What is the Median Population Age in Baltimore?
Median Population Age in Baltimore is 36.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Baltimore
Average Family Size in Baltimore is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Baltimore
Average Household Size in Baltimore is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Baltimore?
Per Capita income in Baltimore is $37,845.
What is the Median Family Income in Baltimore?
Median Family Income in Baltimore is $72,972.
What is the Median Household income in Baltimore?
Median Household Income in Baltimore is $58,349.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Baltimore?
Income or Wage Gap in Baltimore is 11.6%.
Women in Baltimore earn 88.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Baltimore?
Family Income Deficit in Baltimore is $11,956.
Families that are below poverty line in Baltimore earn $11,956 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baltimore?
Inequality or Gini Index in Baltimore is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Baltimore?
There are 296,534 People in the Labor Forcein in Baltimore.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Baltimore?
62.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Baltimore.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Baltimore?
Unemployment Rate in Baltimore is 6.9%.