Arbutus, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Arbutus, Maryland is 20,869 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $97,215, the median home value is $296,800, and the median age is 35.7.
20,869
Population
3198
People / sq mi
$97,215
Median Income
$296,800
Median Home Value
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Arbutus covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 3198 people per square mile.
About Arbutus, MD
Arbutus skews on age — the median resident is 35.7, younger than the national median. Arbutus is a city in Maryland with a population of 20,869.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $97,215 — above the US median of $78,538. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $296,800, with typical rent around $1,238.
Roughly 39.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 12.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$97,215
Median Household Income
$46,895
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$296,800
Median Home Value
$1,238
Median Rent
72.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.9%
High School+
39.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
76.9%
Public Transit
12.0%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.7%
Foreign Born
85.7%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
10.2%
With Disability
94.9%
Health Insurance
97.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Public Administration | 6.9% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbutus, Maryland has a population of 20,869 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Arbutus, Maryland is $97,215, with 6.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Arbutus, Maryland is $296,800, with median monthly rent at $1,238 and a homeownership rate of 72.0%.
The median age in Arbutus, Maryland is 35.7 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.