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
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Dundalk covers 13.1 sq mi of land at 5000 people per square mile.
About Dundalk, MD
Educational attainment is the headline number in Dundalk: 14.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Dundalk is a city in Maryland with a population of 65,441. It ranks #12 among cities in Maryland by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $62,349, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.6%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $199,600, with typical rent around $1,412.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.7%, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.1% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 20.5% |
| Retail Trade | 12.0% |
| Construction | 10.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.