Elkridge, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Elkridge, Maryland is 26,183 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $135,412, the median home value is $438,200, and the median age is 34.1.
26,183
Population
3132
People / sq mi
$135,412
Median Income
$438,200
Median Home Value
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Elkridge covers 8.4 sq mi of land at 3132 people per square mile.
About Elkridge, MD
Among US cities, Elkridge stands out first on household income: a median of $135,412, above the US median of $78,538. Elkridge is a city in Maryland with a population of 26,183.
Households take in a median $135,412, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $438,200, with typical rent around $2,206.
About 56.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 20.6%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Elkridge 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
| White | 36.4% |
| Black or African American | 33.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$135,412
Median Household Income
$54,044
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$438,200
Median Home Value
$2,206
Median Rent
61.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.0%
High School+
56.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
69.4%
Public Transit
20.6%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
32.7%
Foreign Born
74.3%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
7.0%
With Disability
97.0%
Health Insurance
99.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.1% |
| Public Administration | 13.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.3% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elkridge, Maryland has a population of 26,183 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Elkridge, Maryland is $135,412, with 5.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Elkridge, Maryland is $438,200, with median monthly rent at $2,206 and a homeownership rate of 61.5%.
The median age in Elkridge, Maryland is 34.1 years. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.