Chillum, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Chillum, Maryland is 35,163 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $78,513, the median home value is $383,900, and the median age is 36.0.
35,163
Population
10419
People / sq mi
$78,513
Median Income
$383,900
Median Home Value
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Chillum covers 3.4 sq mi of land at 10419 people per square mile.
About Chillum, MD
Chillum stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 10,419 people per square mile. Chillum is a city in Maryland with a population of 35,163. It ranks #32 among cities in Maryland by population.
Median household income is $78,513, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $383,900, with typical rent around $1,733.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 8.7% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Chillum: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 43.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,513
Median Household Income
$32,532
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$383,900
Median Home Value
$1,733
Median Rent
39.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
71.2%
High School+
23.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
15.3%
Drive Alone
54.8%
Public Transit
8.7%
Work From Home
35.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.0%
Foreign Born
34.8%
Non-English at Home
2.5%
Veterans
8.3%
With Disability
74.5%
Health Insurance
95.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Construction | 20.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.1% |
| Public Administration | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chillum, Maryland has a population of 35,163 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Chillum, Maryland is $78,513, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Chillum, Maryland is $383,900, with median monthly rent at $1,733 and a homeownership rate of 39.6%.
The median age in Chillum, Maryland is 36.0 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.