Baltimore, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Baltimore, Maryland is 577,193 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Maryland. The median household income is $59,623, the median home value is $219,300, and the median age is 36.1.
The population has declined 8.5% since 2010 (620,915 → 568,271).
577,193
Population
7131
People / sq mi
$59,623
Median Income
$219,300
Median Home Value
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Baltimore covers 80.9 sq mi of land at 7131 people per square mile.
About Baltimore, MD
What distinguishes Baltimore is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 7,131 people per square mile. With 577,193 residents, Baltimore is a city in Maryland. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Maryland nationally.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $59,623, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.3%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $219,300, with typical rent around $1,290.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 35.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. A solid 15.9% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Baltimore: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Baltimore city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Baltimore city had a population of 620,915 in 2010 and 568,271 in 2024, a -8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 623,587 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.63%.
568,271
Population (2024)
620,915
Population (2010)
623,587
Peak (2014)
-0.63%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 620,915 |
| 2011 | 620,410 |
| 2012 | 622,895 |
| 2013 | 622,391 |
| 2014 | 623,587 |
| 2015 | 622,522 |
| 2016 | 616,226 |
| 2017 | 610,481 |
| 2018 | 602,443 |
| 2019 | 593,490 |
| 2020 | 583,189 |
| 2021 | 576,575 |
| 2022 | 570,663 |
| 2023 | 567,517 |
| 2024 | 568,271 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.4% |
| Black or African American | 60.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,623
Median Household Income
$39,195
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$219,300
Median Home Value
$1,290
Median Rent
47.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.2%
High School+
35.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
11.5%
Drive Alone
56.8%
Public Transit
15.9%
Work From Home
29.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.7%
Foreign Born
88.3%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
16.5%
With Disability
94.2%
Health Insurance
92.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.0% |
| Public Administration | 8.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Baltimore, Maryland has a population of 577,193 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Maryland.
The median household income in Baltimore, Maryland is $59,623, with 15.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Baltimore, Maryland is $219,300, with median monthly rent at $1,290 and a homeownership rate of 47.5%.
The median age in Baltimore, Maryland is 36.1 years. The population is 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
The population has declined 8.5% since 2010 (620,915 → 568,271).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.