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Population Review

Dundalk, Maryland Population 2026

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

The population of Dundalk, Maryland is 65,441 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $62,349, the median home value is $199,600, and the median age is 37.4.

65,441

Population

5000

People / sq mi

$62,349

Median Income

$199,600

Median Home Value

Dundalk covers 13.1 sq mi of land at 5000 people per square mile.

About Dundalk, MD

Dundalk is a city in Maryland with a population of 65,441. It ranks #12 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 37.4, younger than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Dundalk is $62,349, below the US median of $74,580. 16.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $199,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,412. The homeownership rate of 63.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Dundalk reflects 14.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White64.4%
Black or African American17.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$62,349

Median Household Income

$31,230

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$199,600

Median Home Value

$1,412

Median Rent

63.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.5%

High School+

14.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.2%

Drive Alone

75.1%

Public Transit

7.1%

Work From Home

24.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.9%

Foreign Born

84.8%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

16.0%

With Disability

90.8%

Health Insurance

92.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.5%
Retail Trade12.0%
Construction10.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.6%
Manufacturing7.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.9%
Information4.7%
Public Administration4.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dundalk, Maryland has a population of 65,441 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Dundalk, Maryland is $62,349, with 16.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Dundalk, Maryland is $199,600, with median monthly rent at $1,412 and a homeownership rate of 63.4%.

The median age in Dundalk, Maryland is 37.4 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

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

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