Baltimore city, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Maryland

The population of Baltimore city, Maryland is 577,193 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $59,623, the median home value is $219,300, and the median age is 36.1.

The population of Baltimore city has declined 8.5% since 2010 (620,942 → 568,271), a -0.63% annualized rate.

Baltimore city within Maryland · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

577,193

Population

-0.63%

Annual growth

7131

People / sq mi

$59,623

Median Income

$219,300

Median Home Value

Baltimore city covers 81 sq mi of land at 7130.6 people per square mile.

About Baltimore city, MD

Baltimore city is a county in Maryland with a population of 577,193. It ranks #5 among counties in Maryland by population. The median age is 36.1, younger than the national median. The population is 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

The median household income in Baltimore city is $59,623, below the US median of $74,580. 15.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $219,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,290. The homeownership rate of 47.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Baltimore city reflects 35.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.4 minutes each way.

Baltimore city Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Baltimore city had a population of 620,942 in 2010 and 568,271 in 2024, a -8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 623,833 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.63%.

568,271

Population (2024)

620,942

Population (2010)

623,833

Peak (2014)

-0.63%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	620,942	-	-	estimate
2011	620,493	-449	-0.07%	estimate
2012	623,035	+2,542	+0.41%	estimate
2013	622,591	-444	-0.07%	estimate
2014	623,833	+1,242	+0.20%	estimate
2015	622,831	-1,002	-0.16%	estimate
2016	616,542	-6,289	-1.01%	estimate
2017	610,853	-5,689	-0.92%	estimate
2018	603,241	-7,612	-1.25%	estimate
2019	594,601	-8,640	-1.43%	estimate
2020	583,189	-11,412	-1.92%	estimate
2021	576,575	-6,614	-1.13%	estimate
2022	570,663	-5,912	-1.03%	estimate
2023	567,517	-3,146	-0.55%	estimate
2024	568,271	+754	+0.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	27.4%
Black or African American	60.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.1

Median Age

53.4%

Female

46.6%

Male

14.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

18.2%

35–44

13.7%

45–54

10.7%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

9.3%

75–84

4.0%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 14.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,623$-42,029 vs state
Mean household income	$87,339
Per-capita income	$39,195
Poverty rate	15.3%+9.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	58.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

31.8%

Finance & real estate

14.0%

Public administration

8.6%

Education & health care

6.9%

Retail trade

6.3%

Information

5.8%

Construction

4.9%

Manufacturing

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Baltimore city is professional & business services, accounting for 31.8% of workers.

How residents commute

11.5%

Drive alone

5.6%

Carpool

56.8%

Public transit

15.9%

Work from home

29.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$219,300$-178,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,290

Median rent

47.5%

Homeownership rate

293,631

Total housing units

85.3%

Occupied

14.7%

Vacant

52.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.2%

With health insurance

92.4%

With broadband internet

25.7%

Foreign-born

4.8%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

88.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.2%

High School+

35.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Maryland

Baltimore (577,193)Columbia (105,871)Germantown (90,521)Waldorf (82,541)Silver Spring (82,129)Frederick (80,617)Ellicott City (73,737)Glen Burnie (72,772)Gaithersburg (69,225)Bethesda (67,403)All Maryland cities →

Other counties in Maryland

Montgomery County (1,057,586)Prince George's County (955,584)Baltimore County (849,586)Anne Arundel County (590,936)Howard County (333,916)Frederick County (280,341)Harford County (262,509)Carroll County (174,318)Charles County (168,710)Washington County (155,033)All Maryland counties →

Part of Maryland

Maryland demographic profile All Maryland data →

Metro areas in Maryland

Washington (6,263,796)Philadelphia (6,241,882)Baltimore (2,839,409)Hagerstown (298,525)Lexington Park (208,163)Salisbury (128,802)All US metros →

County rankings

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Common questions about Baltimore city, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Baltimore city, Maryland has a population of 577,193 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 7131 people per square mile.

The population of Baltimore city has declined 8.5% since 2010 (620,942 → 568,271), a -0.63% annualized rate.

The median household income in Baltimore city, Maryland is $59,623, with mean (average) household income of $87,339 and per-capita income of $39,195. 15.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Baltimore city, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (60.0%), White (27.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Baltimore city, Maryland is 36.1 years. Residents are 53.4% female and 46.6% male.

The median home value in Baltimore city is $219,300 and median monthly rent is $1,290. 47.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 293,631 total housing units, 14.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Baltimore city, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Baltimore city, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.