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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.


Burtonsville Cdp, MD Climate

Burtonsville Cdp, MD has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F) and receives about 1141 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

12.5°C

Avg Temp

1141

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Burtonsville Cdp, MD — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January0° / 32°84 mm
February2° / 35°74 mm
March6° / 43°100 mm
April12° / 53°89 mm
May17° / 62°117 mm
June22° / 71°97 mm
July24° / 76°105 mm
August23° / 74°98 mm
September20° / 67°104 mm
October13° / 56°89 mm
November8° / 46°96 mm
December3° / 37°88 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Burtonsville Cdp, MD

The most comfortable months to visit Burtonsville Cdp, MD are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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

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