Reisterstown, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Reisterstown, Maryland is 27,764 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $79,812, the median home value is $332,300, and the median age is 39.5.
27,764
Population
5452
People / sq mi
$79,812
Median Income
$332,300
Median Home Value
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Reisterstown covers 5.1 sq mi of land at 5452 people per square mile.
About Reisterstown, MD
Reisterstown stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 5,452 people per square mile. With 27,764 residents, Reisterstown is a city in Maryland. It ranks #48 among cities in Maryland by population.
The typical household here earns about $79,812, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $332,300, with typical rent around $1,599.
Roughly 42.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 14.7% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Reisterstown: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.7% |
| Black or African American | 40.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,812
Median Household Income
$41,090
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$332,300
Median Home Value
$1,599
Median Rent
61.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.6%
High School+
42.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.2%
Drive Alone
70.3%
Public Transit
14.7%
Work From Home
28.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.5%
Foreign Born
80.1%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
14.8%
With Disability
96.0%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.3% |
| Information | 7.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Public Administration | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reisterstown, Maryland has a population of 27,764 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Reisterstown, Maryland is $79,812, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Reisterstown, Maryland is $332,300, with median monthly rent at $1,599 and a homeownership rate of 61.6%.
The median age in Reisterstown, Maryland is 39.5 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.