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Population Review

Burtonsville, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Burtonsville, Maryland is 10,063 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 138th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $130,000, the median home value is $481,800, and the median age is 37.9.

10,063

Population

1284

People / sq mi

$130,000

Median Income

$481,800

Median Home Value

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Burtonsville covers 7.8 sq mi of land at 1284 people per square mile.

About Burtonsville, MD

What sets Burtonsville apart is money: median household income runs $130,000, above the US median of $78,538. With 10,063 residents, Burtonsville is a city in Maryland.

Households take in a median $130,000, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $481,800, with typical rent around $2,222.

About 46.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 17.3% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Burtonsville firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Race & Ethnicity

White25.7%
Black or African American34.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$130,000

Median Household Income

$47,717

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$481,800

Median Home Value

$2,222

Median Rent

80.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.9%

High School+

46.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.4%

Drive Alone

70.6%

Public Transit

17.3%

Work From Home

33.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.9%

Foreign Born

53.4%

Non-English at Home

2.7%

Veterans

7.2%

With Disability

97.3%

Health Insurance

98.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services10.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.5%
Construction8.1%
Public Administration7.3%
Retail Trade3.9%
Information3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Manufacturing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Burtonsville, Maryland has a population of 10,063 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 138th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Burtonsville, Maryland is $130,000, with 2.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Burtonsville, Maryland is $481,800, with median monthly rent at $2,222 and a homeownership rate of 80.7%.

The median age in Burtonsville, Maryland is 37.9 years. The population is 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.