Towson, MD

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    2024 Population
    58,679
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.6
    1.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.1%
    4.93% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $101,320
    0.835% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $469,000
    5.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    29,684
    1.47% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Towson, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.3% of the residents in Towson, MD are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Towson, MD are Towson University (5,311 degrees awarded in 2024), Goucher College (386 degrees), and Fortis Institute-Towson (242 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Towson, MD was $469,000, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

    Most people in Towson, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Towson, MD was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Towson, MD is home to a population of 58.7k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.5% of Towson, MD residents were born outside of the country (6.16k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.1k people) in Towson, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.3% of Towson, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Towson, MD was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Towson, MD
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      39.1k ± 1.43k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      9.7k ± 1.1k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      3.5k ± 696
    6.05%
    Hispanic Population
    3.55k people

    In 2024, there were 4.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.1k people) in Towson, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.05% of the people in Towson, MD are hispanic (3.55k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Towson, MD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      133,677 ± 8,879 people
    2. India
      61,989 ± 6,082 people
    3. Nigeria
      50,832 ± 5,513 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.16k people
    10.8%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.23k people

    As of 2024, 10.5% of Towson, MD residents (6.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Towson, MD was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      698 ± 182
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      490 ± 138
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      138 ± 88

    Towson, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Towson, MD.

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    Health

    97.5% of the population of Towson, MD has health coverage, with 61.8% on employee plans, 7.73% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 0.994% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 31.1% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.54%
    Uninsured
    61.8%
    Employer Coverage
    7.73%
    Medicaid
    12%
    Medicare
    14.9%
    Non-Group
    0.994%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Towson, MD grew by 2.63% from 2.47% to 2.54%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Towson, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Towson, MD employs 29.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Towson, MD were Educational Services (5,818 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,785 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,984 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($129,271), Public Administration ($117,989), and Utilities ($114,716).

    Employment

    Occupations

    29.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,346
    1.47%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.33%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Towson, MD grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 29.3k employees to 29.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Towson, MD, are Management Occupations (4,271 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,548 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,529 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Towson, MD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    29.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,346
    1.47%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.33%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Towson, MD grew at a rate of 1.47%, from 29.3k employees to 29.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Towson, MD, are Educational Services (5,818 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,785 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,984 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Towson, MD, though some of these residents may live in Towson, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $85,463
    Median earning men ± $9,445
    $52,178
    Median earning women ± $5,266

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,483), Public Administration ($132,688), and Wholesale Trade ($120,433).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($96,750), Manufacturing ($95,655), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,286).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    0.617%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (62.6%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (1.09%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Maryland

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    Chris Van Hollen
    Senator from Maryland3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Senator from Maryland1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Towson, MD awarded 5,939 degrees. The student population of Towson, MD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,968 male students and 13,246 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Towson, MD are White (2,830 and 48.5%), Black or African American (1,488 and 25.5%), Hispanic or Latino (520 and 8.91%), and Asian (397 and 6.81%).

    The largest universities in Towson, MD by number of degrees awarded are Towson University (5,311 and 89.4%), Goucher College (386 and 6.5%), and Fortis Institute-Towson (242 and 4.07%).

    The most popular majors in Towson, MD are General Business Administration & Management (523 and 8.81%), General Psychology (456 and 7.68%), and Information Technology (290 and 4.88%).

    The median tuition costs are $53,100 for private four year colleges, and $7,530 and $25,622 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Towson, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 21,214 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 21,214 students enrolled in Towson, MD, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,350 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      523 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      404 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      250 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Towson, MD was General Business Administration & Management with 523 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Towson, MD according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Towson University
      5,311 degrees awarded
    2. Goucher College
      386 degrees awarded
    3. Fortis Institute-Towson
      242 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Towson University with 5,311 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,007 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Towson, MD, which is 0.51 times less than the 3,932 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,830 degrees mean that there were 1.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,488 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($53,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,198) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Towson, MD was $469,000 in 2024, which is 1.41 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $445,100 to $469,000, a 5.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Towson, MD is 55.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Towson, MD have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Towson, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $469,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,664
    $12,943
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$763

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Towson, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Towson, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    55.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 55.6% of the housing units in Towson, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Towson, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $101,320
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,307
    23.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,254

    In 2024, the median household income of the 23.3k households in Towson, MD grew to $101,320 from the previous year's value of $100,481.

    The following chart displays the households in Towson, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Towson, MD is from Maryland.
    0.448
    2024 Wage GINI in Maryland
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

    In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (61.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (23.3%)
    3. Carpooled (6.31%)

    In 2024, 61.7% of workers in Towson, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.31%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Towson, MD have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Towson, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Towson, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Towson, MD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Towson, MD (6.26k out of 51.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Towson, MD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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