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Population Review

Census ACS · #20 MSA

Baltimore Metro Area

The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,839,409 residents. The median household income is $97,300 and the median home value is $373,300.

2,839,409

Population

1091

People / sq mi

$97,300

Median Income

$373,300

Median Home Value

The Baltimore CBSA covers 2,601 sq mi of land at 1091.5 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White54.8%
Black or African American29.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%

Economy & Income

$97,300

Median Household Income

$51,146

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Baltimore metro's price level is 104.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.5% higher the US average. The local median income of $97,300 has the buying power of $93,122 in average-priced US metros.

104.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$93,122

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$97,300

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$373,300

Median Home Value

$1,562

Median Rent

66.9%

Homeownership

Education

92.1%

High School+

43.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.8%

Drive Alone

16.1%

Work From Home

29.7 min

Avg Commute

28.4%

Foreign Born

Baltimore spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,839,409 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #20 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Baltimore metro area is $97,300, with a per capita income of $51,146.

The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md CBSA spans the state of Maryland.

Data for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md CBSA (12580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.