Towson, MD

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Towson Overview

57,617
TOTAL POPULATION
26,596
MALE POPULATION
31,021
FEMALE POPULATION
85.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$57,897
PER CAPITA INCOME
$150,639
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$98,425
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,571
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
30,161
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Towson Area Codes

Race in Towson

The most populous races in Towson are White / Caucasian (41,067 | 71.3%), Black / African American (9,352 | 16.2%), and Two or more Races (3,366 | 5.8%).
Race in Towson
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,2455.6%
Black / African American9,35216.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific270.1%
Hispanic or Latino2,6894.7%
Native / Alaskan1100.2%
White / Caucasian41,06771.3%
Two or more Races3,3665.8%
Some other Race4500.8%
Total57,617100.0%

Ancestry in Towson

The most populous ancestries reported in Towson are Irish (9,493 | 16.5%), German (9,464 | 16.4%), English (6,950 | 12.1%), Italian (4,519 | 7.8%), and American (2,642 | 4.6%), together accounting for 57.4% of all Towson residents.
Ancestry in Towson
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan20.0%
African4550.8%
Albanian220.0%
American2,6424.6%
Apache190.0%
Arab5190.9%
Argentinean1190.2%
Armenian990.2%
Australian380.1%
Austrian1270.2%
Belgian540.1%
Belizean100.0%
Bhutanese990.2%
Blackfeet50.0%
Bolivian590.1%
Brazilian580.1%
British7021.2%
British West Indian30.0%
Bulgarian330.1%
Burmese4100.7%
Cajun40.0%
Canadian530.1%
Central American3450.6%
Central American Indian350.1%
Cherokee1550.3%
Chilean600.1%
Choctaw50.0%
Colombian1330.2%
Costa Rican400.1%
Croatian70.0%
Cuban1260.2%
Czech3150.5%
Czechoslovakian350.1%
Danish2660.5%
Delaware60.0%
Dominican1890.3%
Dutch4930.9%
Eastern European3450.6%
Ecuadorian670.1%
Egyptian230.0%
English6,95012.1%
Estonian540.1%
Ethiopian4330.7%
European1,3812.4%
Filipino1210.2%
Finnish950.2%
French1,3572.4%
French Canadian2460.4%
German9,46416.4%
German Russian80.0%
Ghanaian110.0%
Greek5440.9%
Guamanian / Chamorro150.0%
Guatemalan190.0%
Haitian620.1%
Honduran130.0%
Hungarian4930.9%
Indian (Asian)8171.4%
Indonesian1110.2%
Iranian2610.4%
Irish9,49316.5%
Iroquois1620.3%
Israeli890.2%
Italian4,5197.8%
Jamaican2970.5%
Japanese240.0%
Jordanian60.0%
Kenyan360.1%
Korean6501.1%
Laotian90.0%
Latvian690.1%
Lebanese810.1%
Liberian60.0%
Lithuanian2740.5%
Lumbee280.1%
Luxembourger90.0%
Maltese190.0%
Mexican4970.9%
Mexican American Indian280.1%
Moroccan190.0%
Navajo330.1%
Nicaraguan120.0%
Nigerian3280.6%
Northern European1280.2%
Norwegian4270.7%
Pakistani650.1%
Palestinian80.0%
Panamanian240.0%
Paraguayan100.0%
Pennsylvania German200.0%
Peruvian1110.2%
Polish2,2613.9%
Portuguese1830.3%
Puerto Rican6461.1%
Romanian1080.2%
Russian5831.0%
Salvadoran2370.4%
Scandinavian960.2%
Scotch-Irish5410.9%
Scottish1,2892.2%
Seminole210.0%
Serbian100.0%
Sierra Leonean100.0%
Slavic470.1%
Slovak1100.2%
Slovene240.0%
South African190.0%
South American5601.0%
Spaniard990.2%
Spanish1380.2%
Sri Lankan2450.4%
Subsaharan African1,4702.5%
Swedish4760.8%
Swiss2210.4%
Syrian1330.2%
Thai7191.3%
Tongan50.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1730.3%
Turkish700.1%
Ugandan1040.2%
Ukrainian2280.4%
Venezuelan10.0%
Vietnamese260.1%
Welsh4110.7%
West Indian550.1%
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Immigrants in Towson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Towson came from Asia (2,683 | 4.7%), Africa (1,309 | 2.3%), South Central Asia (1,162 | 2.0%), Europe (913 | 1.6%), and Eastern Asia (768 | 1.3%), together accounting for 11.9% of all Towson residents.
Immigrants in Towson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,3092.3%
Argentina590.1%
Asia2,6834.7%
Australia790.1%
Austria110.0%
Bangladesh200.0%
Barbados60.0%
Belgium70.0%
Belize10.0%
Bolivia190.0%
Brazil740.1%
Bulgaria270.1%
Cameroon220.0%
Canada1220.2%
Caribbean2100.4%
Central America2600.4%
Chile590.1%
China5170.9%
Colombia360.1%
Costa Rica350.1%
Cuba90.0%
Denmark60.0%
Dominica260.1%
Dominican Republic160.0%
Eastern Africa7081.2%
Eastern Asia7681.3%
Eastern Europe3020.5%
Egypt140.0%
El Salvador210.0%
England780.1%
Eritrea190.0%
Ethiopia3770.6%
Europe9131.6%
France420.1%
Germany300.1%
Ghana120.0%
Greece440.1%
Guatemala270.1%
Hong Kong80.0%
Hungary310.1%
India3680.6%
Indonesia90.0%
Iran1780.3%
Ireland170.0%
Israel20.0%
Italy1350.2%
Jamaica500.1%
Japan350.1%
Jordan130.0%
Kazakhstan600.1%
Kenya1410.2%
Korea2160.4%
Laos200.0%
Latin America7631.3%
Liberia1550.3%
Mexico1730.3%
Middle Africa220.0%
Morocco220.0%
Nepal4230.7%
Netherlands510.1%
Nicaragua30.0%
Nigeria3480.6%
Northern Africa410.1%
Northern Europe2370.4%
Norway280.1%
Oceania840.2%
Pakistan1130.2%
Peru30.0%
Philippines3200.6%
Poland320.1%
Portugal90.0%
Romania1000.2%
Russia300.1%
Saudi Arabia710.1%
Scotland180.0%
Singapore30.0%
South Africa100.0%
South America2930.5%
South Central Asia1,1622.0%
South Eastern Asia5400.9%
Southern Europe2330.4%
Spain330.1%
Sweden110.0%
Syria650.1%
Taiwan1310.2%
Thailand90.0%
Trinidad and Tobago770.1%
Turkey450.1%
Uganda1060.2%
Ukraine660.1%
Venezuela330.1%
Vietnam680.1%
Western Africa5280.9%
Western Asia2130.4%
Western Europe1410.2%
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Sex and Age in Towson

Sex and Age in Towson

The most populous age groups in Towson are 20 to 24 Years (3,111 | 11.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (4,544 | 14.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Towson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,100 (4.1%)1,311 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years1,407 (5.3%)1,424 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years1,589 (6.0%)1,488 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years2,616 (9.8%)3,255 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Years3,111 (11.7%)4,544 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Years2,165 (8.1%)2,124 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,609 (6.0%)1,782 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years1,510 (5.7%)1,380 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Years1,721 (6.5%)1,345 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years1,498 (5.6%)1,408 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,305 (4.9%)1,679 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,215 (4.6%)1,610 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,454 (5.5%)1,434 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years1,206 (4.5%)1,491 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years1,089 (4.1%)1,333 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years684 (2.6%)997 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years529 (2.0%)918 (3.0%)
85 Years and over788 (3.0%)1,498 (4.8%)
Total26,596 (100.0%)31,021 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Towson

Median Family Size in Towson

The median family size in Towson is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (9,259 | 78.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (964 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Towson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,259 (78.0%)3.09
Single Male/Father964 (8.1%)2.53
Single Female/Mother1,642 (13.8%)2.70
Total Families11,865 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Towson

The median household size in Towson is 2.25 persons per household, with married-couple households (9,259 | 41.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.12 persons per household. non-family households (10,565 | 47.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Towson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,259 (41.3%)3.12
Single Male/Father964 (4.3%)2.76
Single Female/Mother1,642 (7.3%)2.95
Non-family10,565 (47.1%)1.33
Total Households22,430 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Towson

Out of a total of 22,430 households in Towson, 11,865 (52.9%) are family households, while 10,565 (47.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,237, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,098.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Towson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,098 (36.1%)
2-Person Households5,237 (23.4%)2,026 (9.0%)
3-Person Households3,016 (13.5%)315 (1.4%)
4-Person Households2,686 (12.0%)126 (0.6%)
5-Person Households728 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households176 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households22 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,865 (52.9%)10,565 (47.1%)

Female Fertility in Towson

Fertility by Age in Towson

Average fertility rate in Towson is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Towson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years338 (67.7%)40.0
35 to 50 years161 (32.3%)36.0
Total499 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Towson

78.2% of women with births (499) in Towson are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.8% 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 15.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Towson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years254 (75.1%)84 (24.8%)
35 to 50 years136 (84.5%)25 (15.5%)
Total390 (78.2%)109 (21.8%)

Fertility by Education in Towson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Towson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma15 (3.0%)6.0
College or Associate's Degree127 (25.5%)24.0
Bachelor's Degree186 (37.3%)43.0
Graduate Degree171 (34.3%)58.0
Total499 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Towson

21.8% of women with births in Towson are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 56.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Towson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree55 (43.3%)72 (56.7%)
Bachelor's Degree174 (93.5%)12 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree146 (85.4%)25 (14.6%)
Total390 (78.2%)109 (21.8%)

Income in Towson

Income Overview in Towson

Per Capita Income in Towson is $57,897, while median incomes of families and households are $150,639 and $98,425 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income57,617$57,897
Median Family Income11,865$150,639
Mean Family Income11,865$197,016
Median Household Income22,430$98,425
Mean Household Income22,430$142,428
Income Deficit11,865$13,571
Wage / Income Gap (%)57,61745.85%
Wage / Income Gap ($)57,61754.15¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index57,6170.50

Earnings by Sex in Towson

Average Earnings in Towson are $51,932, $69,184 for men and $37,464 for women, a difference of 45.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Towson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,766 (46.5%)$69,184
Female18,165 (53.5%)$37,464
Total33,931 (100.0%)$51,932

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Towson

The most common earnings brackets in Towson are $100,000+ for men (5,499 | 34.9%) and $100,000+ for women (2,871 | 15.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Towson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,421 (9.0%)1,672 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999737 (4.7%)1,395 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499368 (2.3%)1,347 (7.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999366 (2.3%)751 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499340 (2.2%)808 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999116 (0.7%)467 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499212 (1.3%)434 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999252 (1.6%)289 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499359 (2.3%)230 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999155 (1.0%)342 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999348 (2.2%)464 (2.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999289 (1.8%)576 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999309 (2.0%)573 (3.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999150 (0.9%)589 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999428 (2.7%)728 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999646 (4.1%)478 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,002 (6.4%)1,077 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999812 (5.1%)992 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,957 (12.4%)2,082 (11.5%)
$100,000+5,499 (34.9%)2,871 (15.8%)
Total15,766 (100.0%)18,165 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Towson

Average earnings in Towson are $90,191 for men and $61,925 for women, a difference of 31.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $121,230, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $51,719. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,025, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,198.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Towson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$51,719$0
High School Diploma$56,063$26,198
College or Associate's Degree$62,608$41,315
Bachelor's Degree$95,100$62,453
Graduate Degree$121,230$81,025
Total$90,191$61,925

Family Income in Towson

Family Income Brackets in Towson

According to the Towson family income data, there are 4,082 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 71 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Towson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002141.8%
$10,000 to $14,999710.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991541.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991311.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993442.9%
$50,000 to $74,9999978.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,60213.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,39720.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,87515.8%
$200,000+4,08234.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Towson

6-person families (164 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Towson with $218,750 per family, while 2-person families (5,554 | 46.8%) have the highest median income of $58,976 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Towson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,554 (46.8%)$117,952
3-Person Families2,953 (24.9%)$153,862
4-Person Families2,505 (21.1%)$207,557
5-Person Families674 (5.7%)$186,842
6-Person Families164 (1.4%)$218,750
7+ Person Families15 (0.1%)$0
Total11,865 (100.0%)$150,639

Family Income by Number of Earners in Towson

The median family income in Towson is $150,639, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,009) having the highest median family income of $209,809, while families with no earners (1,263) have the lowest median family income of $92,198, accounting for 8.5% and 10.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Towson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,263 (10.6%)$92,198
1 Earner3,615 (30.5%)$101,634
2 Earners5,978 (50.4%)$177,802
3+ Earners1,009 (8.5%)$209,809
Total11,865 (100.0%)$150,639

Household Income in Towson

Household Income Brackets in Towson

With 4,822 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Towson, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 404 households (1.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Towson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,9298.6%
$10,000 to $14,9994041.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0094.5%
$25,000 to $34,9999874.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2795.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992,75912.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,00613.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993,52215.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,69212.0%
$200,000+4,82221.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Towson

The median household income in Towson is $98,425, with the highest median household income of $147,759 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,000 households (31.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $18,832, with 2,093 households (9.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Towson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,093 (9.3%)$18,832
25 to 44 Years6,708 (29.9%)$120,938
45 to 64 Years7,000 (31.2%)$147,759
65+ Years6,629 (29.5%)$72,043
Total22,430 (100.0%)$98,425

Poverty in Towson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Towson

With 9.5% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Towson, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,196 males (45.7%) and 1,881 females (51.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Towson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (1.8%)103 (7.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)18 (7.0%)
6 to 11 Years98 (5.0%)186 (10.8%)
12 to 14 Years13 (1.5%)31 (3.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.7%)
16 and 17 Years12 (2.2%)59 (11.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,196 (45.7%)1,881 (51.1%)
25 to 34 Years131 (3.8%)293 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years99 (3.2%)60 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years111 (4.1%)183 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years160 (6.1%)238 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years113 (5.2%)250 (9.3%)
75 Years and over265 (14.2%)338 (11.0%)
Total2,217 (9.5%)3,645 (13.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Towson

According to the poverty statistics in Towson, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Towson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,066 (98.3%)1,208 (92.1%)
5 Years150 (100.0%)240 (93.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,863 (95.0%)1,535 (89.2%)
12 to 14 Years856 (98.5%)856 (96.5%)
15 Years278 (100.0%)282 (98.3%)
16 and 17 Years533 (97.8%)472 (88.9%)
18 to 24 Years1,422 (54.3%)1,802 (48.9%)
25 to 34 Years3,300 (96.2%)3,580 (92.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,006 (96.8%)2,648 (97.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,600 (95.9%)2,878 (94.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,443 (93.9%)2,770 (92.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,063 (94.8%)2,439 (90.7%)
75 Years and over1,595 (85.8%)2,736 (89.0%)
Total21,175 (90.5%)23,446 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Towson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Towson show that 1.7% or 156 of the total 9,259 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.4%, comprising of 33 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Towson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,946 (99.2%)41 (0.8%)
1 or 2 Children3,564 (97.8%)82 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children582 (94.6%)33 (5.4%)
5 or more Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,103 (98.3%)156 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Towson

According to the poverty data in Towson, 16.8% or 162 single-father households and 6.5% or 106 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 19 households (31.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 84 households (9.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Towson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children52 (13.3%)22 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children91 (17.8%)84 (9.3%)
3 or 4 Children19 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total162 (16.8%)106 (6.5%)

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

The poverty data for Towson shows that 156 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 268 of the single-parent households (10.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (5.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (20.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Towson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children41 (0.8%)74 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children82 (2.2%)175 (12.4%)
3 or 4 Children33 (5.4%)19 (20.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (1.7%)268 (10.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Towson

Employment by Class of Employer in Towson

Among the 28,329 employed individuals in Towson, private company employees (16,268 | 57.4%), not-for-profit organizations (4,820 | 17.0%), and state government employees (1,800 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Towson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees16,26857.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2904.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0553.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,82017.0%
Local Government Employees1,6345.8%
State Government Employees1,8006.4%
Federal Government Employees1,4115.0%
Unpaid Family Workers510.2%
Total28,329100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Towson

According to the labor force statistics for Towson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (48,726), 61.9% or 30,161 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 1,387 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.6% or 5,396 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.5% or 226 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Towson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,961 (37.0%)226 (11.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,379 (57.2%)385 (8.8%)
25 to 29 Years3,864 (90.1%)348 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,686 (79.2%)113 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years5,396 (90.6%)27 (0.5%)
45 to 54 Years5,201 (88.3%)146 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years2,359 (83.5%)57 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,964 (68.0%)31 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,889 (36.9%)49 (2.6%)
75 Years and over444 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,161 (61.9%)1,387 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Towson

According to labor force statistics for Towson, 85.1% of individuals (21,478) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (25,239) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 730 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 90.6% or 16,235 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Towson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School332 (53.1%)60 (9.6%)
High School Diploma1,720 (69.0%)165 (6.6%)
College / Associate Degree3,181 (75.7%)269 (6.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,235 (90.6%)412 (2.3%)
Total21,478 (85.1%)858 (3.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Towson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Towson are Community & Social Service (5,641 | 19.7%), Management (3,754 | 13.1%), Education Instruction & Library (3,019 | 10.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,014 | 10.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,798 | 9.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Towson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Towson, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (73.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (63.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (62.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (76.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Towson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,005 (53.4%)1,749 (46.6%)
Business & Financial1,357 (55.8%)1,074 (44.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,920 (63.7%)1,094 (36.3%)
Computers & Mathematics916 (62.8%)543 (37.2%)
Architecture & Engineering596 (73.4%)216 (26.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science408 (54.9%)335 (45.1%)
Community & Social Service 2,101 (37.2%)3,540 (62.7%)
Education, Arts & Media175 (23.2%)580 (76.8%)
Legal Services & Support487 (61.8%)301 (38.2%)
Education Instruction & Library841 (27.9%)2,178 (72.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment598 (55.4%)481 (44.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating756 (27.0%)2,042 (73.0%)
Health Technologists692 (28.2%)1,762 (71.8%)
Total (Category)8,139 (46.1%)9,499 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)13,399 (46.7%)15,303 (53.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Towson are Food Preparation & Serving (1,669 | 5.8%), Personal Care & Service (916 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (575 | 2.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (427 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (327 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Towson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Towson, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (73.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (69.6%), and Security & Protection (64.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (70.5%), and Personal Care & Service (67.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Towson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support72 (12.5%)503 (87.5%)
Security & Protection210 (64.2%)117 (35.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention152 (61.3%)96 (38.7%)
Law Enforcement58 (73.4%)21 (26.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving493 (29.5%)1,176 (70.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance297 (69.6%)130 (30.4%)
Personal Care & Service302 (33.0%)614 (67.0%)
Total (Category)1,374 (35.1%)2,540 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)13,399 (46.7%)15,303 (53.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Towson are Sales & Related (2,636 | 9.2%), and Office & Administration (2,300 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Towson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Towson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,353 (51.3%)1,283 (48.7%)
Office & Administration582 (25.3%)1,718 (74.7%)
Total (Category)1,935 (39.2%)3,001 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)13,399 (46.7%)15,303 (53.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Towson are Construction & Extraction (572 | 2.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (408 | 1.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Towson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Towson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction572 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair360 (88.2%)48 (11.8%)
Total (Category)943 (95.2%)48 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)13,399 (46.7%)15,303 (53.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Towson are Material Moving (447 | 1.6%), Production (402 | 1.4%), and Transportation (374 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Towson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Towson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production320 (79.6%)82 (20.4%)
Transportation302 (80.7%)72 (19.3%)
Material Moving386 (86.4%)61 (13.7%)
Total (Category)1,008 (82.4%)215 (17.6%)
Total (Overall)13,399 (46.7%)15,303 (53.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Towson

Employment Industries in Towson

The major employment industries in Towson include Educational Services (5,185 | 18.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,740 | 16.5%), Professional & Scientific (3,439 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (2,264 | 7.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,750 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Towson

Employment Industries by Sex in Towson

The Towson industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (84.8%), and Manufacturing (77.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (71.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Towson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction750 (84.8%)134 (15.2%)
Manufacturing956 (77.8%)272 (22.2%)
Wholesale Trade283 (70.6%)118 (29.4%)
Retail Trade1,252 (55.3%)1,012 (44.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing620 (76.8%)187 (23.2%)
Utilities218 (67.5%)105 (32.5%)
Information352 (56.5%)271 (43.5%)
Finance & Insurance970 (58.8%)679 (41.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing417 (56.5%)321 (43.5%)
Professional & Scientific2,096 (61.0%)1,343 (39.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support441 (52.7%)396 (47.3%)
Educational Services1,825 (35.2%)3,360 (64.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,191 (25.1%)3,549 (74.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation410 (39.3%)634 (60.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services501 (28.6%)1,249 (71.4%)
Public Administration791 (54.8%)652 (45.2%)
Total13,399 (46.7%)15,303 (53.3%)

Education in Towson

School Enrollment in Towson

The most common levels of schooling among the 19,866 students in Towson are college / undergraduate (10,163 | 51.2%), middle school (2,427 | 12.2%), and high school (2,353 | 11.8%).
School Enrollment in Towson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7023.5%
Kindergarten5973.0%
Elementary School2,21711.2%
Middle School2,42712.2%
High School2,35311.8%
College / Undergraduate10,16351.2%
Graduate / Professional1,4077.1%
Total19,866100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Towson

Out of a total of 19,866 students who are enrolled in schools in Towson, 5,145 (25.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 14,721 (74.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 415 (72.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,112 (84.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Towson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds160 (27.8%)415 (72.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,930 (72.7%)724 (27.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,158 (71.6%)855 (28.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,121 (65.9%)581 (34.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,117 (80.5%)753 (19.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,112 (84.3%)952 (15.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds667 (56.8%)507 (43.2%)
35 Years and over463 (56.9%)351 (43.1%)
Total14,721 (74.1%)5,145 (25.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Towson

Business (4,124 | 15.9%), social sciences (2,775 | 10.7%), science & technology (2,042 | 7.9%), literature & languages (1,940 | 7.5%), and education (1,901 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 25,940 individuals in Towson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Towson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,3125.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,7586.8%
Physical & Health Sciences8293.2%
Psychology1,6426.3%
Social Sciences2,77510.7%
Engineering1,4995.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies2200.9%
Science & Technology2,0427.9%
Business4,12415.9%
Education1,9017.3%
Literature & Languages1,9407.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,7246.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3695.3%
Communications1,5425.9%
Arts & Humanities1,2634.9%
Total25,940100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Towson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Towson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Towson are males with 2 vehicles (6,687, accounting for 52.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,748, making up 49.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Towson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle217 (1.7%)288 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle2,912 (22.8%)3,762 (27.6%)
2 Vehicles6,687 (52.2%)6,748 (49.6%)
3 Vehicles2,188 (17.1%)1,912 (14.1%)
4 Vehicles587 (4.6%)700 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles208 (1.6%)202 (1.5%)
Total12,799 (100.0%)13,612 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Towson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Towson are 20 to 24 minutes (3,725 commuters, 15.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (3,470 commuters, 14.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (3,149 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Towson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6012.5%
5 to 9 Minutes2,54110.7%
10 to 14 Minutes3,14913.3%
15 to 19 Minutes3,14213.2%
20 to 24 Minutes3,72515.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,9868.4%
30 to 34 Minutes3,47014.6%
35 to 39 Minutes9293.9%
40 to 44 Minutes8413.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1,4246.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1,2475.2%
90 or more Minutes7053.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Towson

The most common commute times in Towson are 30 to 34 minutes (1,880 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,871 commuters, 15.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Towson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes276 (2.5%)325 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes768 (6.8%)1,773 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,395 (12.4%)1,754 (14.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,326 (11.8%)1,816 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,854 (16.5%)1,871 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,005 (8.9%)981 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,880 (16.7%)1,590 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes442 (3.9%)487 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes326 (2.9%)515 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes796 (7.1%)628 (5.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes703 (6.2%)544 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes494 (4.4%)211 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Towson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Towson are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,098, 18.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,779, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Towson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM381 (3.4%)194 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM315 (2.8%)19 (0.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM403 (3.6%)156 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM707 (6.3%)557 (4.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM976 (8.7%)1,111 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,229 (10.9%)1,748 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,376 (12.2%)1,671 (13.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,098 (18.6%)1,779 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,023 (9.1%)1,088 (8.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM991 (8.8%)1,431 (11.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM422 (3.7%)520 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM125 (1.1%)156 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM662 (5.9%)1,227 (9.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM557 (4.9%)838 (6.7%)
Total11,265 (100.0%)12,495 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Towson

Occupancy by Ownership in Towson

Of the total 22,430 dwellings in Towson, owner-occupied units account for 12,896 (57.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,534 (42.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Towson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12,89657.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,53442.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units22,430100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Towson

Occupancy by Household Size in Towson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,09836.1%
2-Person Household7,26332.4%
3-Person Household3,33114.8%
4+ Person Household3,73816.7%
Total Housing Units22,430100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Towson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Towson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,360 (41.5%)4,738 (58.5%)
2-Person Household4,276 (58.9%)2,987 (41.1%)
3-Person Household2,150 (64.5%)1,181 (35.4%)
4+ Person Household3,110 (83.2%)628 (16.8%)
Total Housing Units12,896 (57.5%)9,534 (42.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Towson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Towson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School131 (24.8%)397 (75.2%)
High School Diploma941 (48.5%)999 (51.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,988 (39.2%)3,078 (60.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,836 (66.0%)5,060 (34.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Towson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Towson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,72225.5%
35 to 44 Years3,07913.7%
45 to 54 Years3,30814.7%
55 to 64 Years3,69216.5%
65 to 74 Years3,16814.1%
75 to 84 Years1,9008.5%
85 Years and Over1,5617.0%
Total22,430100.0%

Housing Finances in Towson

Median Income by Occupancy in Towson

Median Income by Occupancy in Towson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied12,896 (57.5%)$146,378
Renter-Occupied9,534 (42.5%)$61,819
Average22,430 (100.0%)$98,425

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Towson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Towson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000269 (2.1%)985 (10.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999127 (1.0%)551 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99937 (0.3%)373 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999199 (1.5%)331 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99962 (0.5%)423 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999507 (3.9%)490 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999567 (4.4%)716 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,151 (8.9%)1,605 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,397 (10.8%)1,614 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,366 (18.3%)1,149 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more6,214 (48.2%)1,297 (13.6%)
Total12,896 (100.0%)9,534 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Towson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Towson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300163 (1.3%)332 (3.5%)
$300 to $499501 (3.9%)224 (2.4%)
$500 to $7992,066 (16.0%)415 (4.3%)
$800 to $9991,043 (8.1%)201 (2.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,681 (13.0%)2,238 (23.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,822 (14.1%)3,297 (34.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,765 (13.7%)2,055 (21.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,659 (12.9%)292 (3.1%)
$3,000 or more2,196 (17.0%)342 (3.6%)
Total12,896 (100.0%)9,534 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Towson

Housing Structures in Towson

Housing Structures in Towson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,11336.2%
Single Unit, Attached5,27823.5%
2 Unit Apartments940.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9984.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,5727.0%
10 or more Apartments6,36328.4%
Mobile Home / Other120.1%
Total22,430100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Towson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Towson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,679 (94.7%)434 (5.3%)
Single Unit, Attached4,118 (78.0%)1,160 (22.0%)
2 Unit Apartments47 (50.0%)47 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments28 (2.8%)970 (97.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments169 (10.7%)1,403 (89.2%)
10 or more Apartments855 (13.4%)5,508 (86.6%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total12,896 (57.5%)9,534 (42.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Towson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Towson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room11 (0.1%)858 (9.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms157 (1.2%)2,988 (31.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,569 (12.2%)3,904 (40.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,343 (33.7%)1,156 (12.1%)
8 or more Rooms6,816 (52.8%)628 (6.6%)
Total12,896 (100.0%)9,534 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Towson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Towson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,242 (63.9%)3,855 (40.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas217 (1.7%)199 (2.1%)
Electricity2,844 (22.1%)5,285 (55.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,454 (11.3%)99 (1.0%)
Coal or Coke19 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels103 (0.8%)71 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.1%)25 (0.3%)
Total12,896 (100.0%)9,534 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Towson

Household Vehicle Usage in Towson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle264 (2.1%)1,548 (16.2%)
1 Vehicle4,038 (31.3%)5,046 (52.9%)
2 Vehicles6,409 (49.7%)2,371 (24.9%)
3 or more Vehicles2,185 (16.9%)569 (6.0%)
Total12,896 (100.0%)9,534 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Towson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Towson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,6968,200
Median Property Value$382,800$429,200
Median Household Income$103,396$4,545
Monthly Housing Costs$769$2,147
Real Estate Taxes$4,258$47

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Towson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Towson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00075 (1.6%)92 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99958 (1.2%)14 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,238 (26.4%)1,728 (21.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,960 (41.7%)3,160 (38.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999843 (17.9%)2,011 (24.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999244 (5.2%)827 (10.1%)
$1,000,000 or more278 (5.9%)368 (4.5%)
Total4,696 (100.0%)8,200 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Towson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Towson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000257 (5.5%)112 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999238 (5.1%)139 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999421 (9.0%)60 (0.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999352 (7.5%)86 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999503 (10.7%)215 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999382 (8.1%)648 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999874 (18.6%)1,015 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more1,669 (35.5%)1,492 (18.2%)
Total4,696 (100.0%)8,200 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Towson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Towson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,064 (22.7%)163,551 (1,994.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x720 (15.3%)2,383 (29.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x745 (15.9%)2,279 (27.8%)
4.0x or more2,126 (45.3%)1,501 (18.3%)
Total4,696 (100.0%)8,200 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Towson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Towson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80073 (1.5%)25 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49943 (0.9%)82 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,4994,363 (92.9%)273 (3.3%)
Total4,696 (100.0%)8,200 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Towson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Towson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Towson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,753 (97.7%)66 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years8,855 (97.5%)231 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years9,745 (95.3%)485 (4.7%)
26 to 34 Years6,468 (95.3%)316 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years5,606 (96.8%)186 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,673 (97.6%)142 (2.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,420 (96.6%)191 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,861 (99.9%)4 (0.1%)
75 Years and older4,925 (99.8%)9 (0.2%)
Total54,306 (97.1%)1,630 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Towson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Towson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,753 (97.7%)66 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,855 (97.5%)231 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,745 (95.3%)485 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Towson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Towson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,276 (98.3%)90 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,391 (98.1%)67 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,666 (93.6%)318 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,429 (97.3%)149 (2.7%)
$100,000 and over30,238 (97.7%)704 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Towson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Towson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6306 (10.8%)2,499 (88.6%)
6 to 18 Years1,028 (11.3%)7,985 (87.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,173 (11.5%)8,873 (86.7%)
25 to 34 Years961 (14.2%)5,686 (83.8%)
35 to 44 Years303 (5.2%)5,348 (92.3%)
45 to 54 Years584 (10.0%)5,370 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years635 (11.3%)5,050 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,308 (88.5%)3,627 (74.6%)
75 Years and over4,924 (99.8%)3,781 (76.6%)
Total14,222 (25.4%)48,219 (86.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Towson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Towson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years221 (5.7%)32 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years457 (5.6%)751 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years489 (5.8%)631 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years239 (11.0%)519 (19.3%)
75 Years and over633 (34.0%)1,129 (36.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Towson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Towson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years30 (0.4%)40 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years90 (1.1%)196 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years89 (4.1%)146 (5.4%)
75 Years and over342 (18.4%)462 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Towson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years29 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.2%)147 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years33 (0.4%)96 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years28 (1.3%)47 (1.8%)
75 Years and over121 (6.5%)312 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Towson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years203 (5.3%)23 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years369 (4.5%)544 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years97 (1.1%)232 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years25 (1.1%)191 (7.1%)
75 Years and over139 (7.5%)194 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Towson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (0.4%)79 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years210 (2.5%)273 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years101 (4.6%)278 (10.3%)
75 Years and over410 (22.0%)650 (21.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Towson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years61 (0.7%)97 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years12 (0.5%)74 (2.8%)
75 Years and over203 (10.9%)380 (12.4%)

Technology Access in Towson

Computing Device Access in Towson

Computing Device Access in Towson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop19,97389.0%
Smartphone20,10189.6%
Tablet15,47469.0%
No Computing Device8373.7%
Total22,430100.0%

Internet Access in Towson

Internet Access in Towson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet240.1%
Broadband Home18,64283.1%
Cellular Data Only1,7807.9%
Satellite Internet8043.6%
No Internet1,7237.7%
Total22,430100.0%

Towson Summary

Towson, Maryland is a suburban community located in Baltimore County, just north of the city of Baltimore. It is the county seat and the second-largest unincorporated county in the state. The population of Towson was 45,619 at the 2010 census, making it the largest unincorporated county seat in the United States.

History

Towson was first settled in 1752 by William Towson, a Quaker from Pennsylvania. He purchased a large tract of land from the local Native Americans and established a trading post. The area was known as Towsontowne until 1854, when it was officially incorporated as Towson.
The town grew rapidly in the 19th century, becoming a center for commerce and industry. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opened a station in Towson in 1873, and the town became a popular destination for day-trippers from Baltimore. Towson was also home to a number of prominent businesses, including the Towson Iron Works, the Towson Manufacturing Company, and the Towson Tannery.

Geography

Towson is located in northern Baltimore County, approximately 10 miles north of downtown Baltimore. It is bordered by the city of Baltimore to the south, the city of Lutherville-Timonium to the west, and the communities of Cockeysville and Parkville to the north. The town is situated on the western edge of the Piedmont Plateau, with rolling hills and valleys to the east.
The town is bisected by the Jones Falls, a tributary of the Patapsco River. The Jones Falls flows through the center of Towson, and is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking. The town is also home to several parks, including the Towson Town Center Park, the Towson Commons Park, and the Towson University Park.

Economy

Towson is a major economic center in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The town is home to a number of corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of Under Armour, T. Rowe Price, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Towson is also home to a number of shopping centers, including the Towson Town Center, the Towson Commons, and the Towson Marketplace.
The town is also home to Towson University, a public university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students. The university is a major employer in the area, and is a major contributor to the local economy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Towson was 45,619. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 11.2% African American, 4.2% Asian, and 4.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was $76,824, and the median family income was $95,817.
Towson is a diverse community, with a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. The town is home to a number of churches, synagogues, and mosques, as well as a variety of cultural organizations. The town is also home to a number of festivals and events, including the Towson Arts Festival, the Towson Fourth of July Parade, and the Towson Arts & Crafts Fair.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Towson?
Total Population of Towson is 57,617.
What is the Total Male Population of Towson?
Total Male Population of Towson is 26,596.
What is the Total Female Population of Towson?
Total Female Population of Towson is 31,021.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Towson?
There are 85.74 Males per 100 Females in Towson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Towson?
There are 116.64 Females per 100 Males in Towson.
What is the Median Population Age in Towson?
Median Population Age in Towson is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Towson
Average Family Size in Towson is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Towson
Average Household Size in Towson is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Towson?
Per Capita income in Towson is $57,897.
What is the Median Family Income in Towson?
Median Family Income in Towson is $150,639.
What is the Median Household income in Towson?
Median Household Income in Towson is $98,425.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Towson?
Income or Wage Gap in Towson is 45.8%.
Women in Towson earn 54.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Towson?
Family Income Deficit in Towson is $13,571.
Families that are below poverty line in Towson earn $13,571 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Towson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Towson is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Towson?
There are 30,161 People in the Labor Forcein in Towson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Towson?
61.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Towson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Towson?
Unemployment Rate in Towson is 4.6%.