Baltimore city, MD

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    2024 Population
    573,243
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.2
    0.277% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    19.7%
    1.66% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,177
    4.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $229,600
    4.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    274,907
    0.693% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Baltimore city, 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% of the residents in Baltimore city, MD are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Baltimore City, MD are Johns Hopkins University (12,703 degrees awarded in 2024), Johns Hopkins University (12,703 degrees), and University of Maryland, Baltimore (2,503 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Baltimore city, MD was $229,600, and the homeownership rate was 47.5%.

    Most people in Baltimore city, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Baltimore city, MD was 1 car per household.

    Baltimore city, MD borders Anne Arundel County, MD and Baltimore County, MD.

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    Population & Diversity

    Baltimore city, MD is home to a population of 573k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.1% of Baltimore city, MD residents were born outside of the country (52.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.25 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (335k people) in Baltimore city, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 149k White (Non-Hispanic) and 23.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95% of Baltimore city, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Baltimore city, MD was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore city, MD
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      335k ± 1.41k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      149k ± 559
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      23.6k ± 1.8k
    8.2%
    Hispanic Population
    47k people

    In 2024, there were 2.25 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (335k people) in Baltimore city, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 149k White (Non-Hispanic) and 23.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.2% of the people in Baltimore city, MD are hispanic (47k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Baltimore city, 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

    9.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    52.2k people
    8.67%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    50k people

    As of 2024, 9.1% of Baltimore city, MD residents (52.2k 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 Baltimore city, MD was 8.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      6,425 ± 597
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      5,654 ± 641
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,693 ± 462

    Baltimore city, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.1% of the population of Baltimore city, MD has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 28.6% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.961% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Baltimore County, MD see 863 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (863 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1166 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 150 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    863 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baltimore County, MD

    Primary care physicians in Baltimore County, MD see an average of 863 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (863 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.94%
    Uninsured
    42.1%
    Employer Coverage
    28.6%
    Medicaid
    10.2%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    0.961%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baltimore city, MD grew by 2.77% from 5.78% to 5.94%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.23 in Baltimore city, MD.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.5% in Baltimore city, MD.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.57% in Baltimore city, MD.

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    Economy

    The economy of Baltimore city, MD employs 275k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Baltimore city, MD were Health Care & Social Assistance (48,823 people), Educational Services (38,039 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (25,772 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($119,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,295), and Finance & Insurance ($82,977).

    Employment

    Occupations

    275k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,681
    0.693%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.37%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Baltimore city, MD grew at a rate of 0.693%, from 273k employees to 275k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baltimore city, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,766 people), Management Occupations (28,710 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (22,783 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baltimore city, MD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    275k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,681
    0.693%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.37%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Baltimore city, MD grew at a rate of 0.693%, from 273k employees to 275k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baltimore city, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,823 people), Educational Services (38,039 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (25,772 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baltimore city, MD, though some of these residents may live in Baltimore city, 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

    $55,444
    Median earning men ± $1,348
    $48,984
    Median earning women ± $1,310

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($81,875), Public Administration ($81,397), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,003).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,255), Manufacturing ($65,391), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,229).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 996
      Retail Trade
    2. 988
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 891
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $4.96M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $3.15M
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $2.94M
      Educational Services

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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

    Voting results are not available for Baltimore city, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.
    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 Baltimore city, MD awarded 21,277 degrees. The student population of Baltimore city, MD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 26,565 male students and 39,958 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Baltimore city, MD are White (7,260 and 44.3%), Black or African American (3,807 and 23.2%), Asian (2,513 and 15.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,648 and 10%).

    The largest universities in Baltimore city, MD by number of degrees awarded are Johns Hopkins University (12,703 and 59.7%), Johns Hopkins University (12,703 and 59.7%), and University of Maryland, Baltimore (2,503 and 11.8%).

    The most popular majors in Baltimore City, MD are Registered Nursing (1,125 and 5.29%), International Relations & Affairs (867 and 4.07%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (644 and 3.03%).

    The median tuition costs are $54,750 for private four year colleges, and $6,644 and $19,088 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 Baltimore city, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 66,523 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 66,523 students enrolled in Baltimore city, MD, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 19,259 records, of which 67.5% were women and 32.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. International Relations & Affairs
      662 degrees awarded
    2. General Biomedical Sciences
      578 degrees awarded
    3. Business Statistics
      578 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Baltimore City, MD was International Relations & Affairs with 662 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Johns Hopkins University
      12,703 degrees awarded
    2. Johns Hopkins University
      12,703 degrees awarded
    3. University of Maryland, Baltimore
      2,503 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Johns Hopkins University with 12,703 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 8,239 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baltimore city, MD, which is 0.632 times less than the 13,038 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 7,260 degrees mean that there were 1.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,807 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 ($54,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,467) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,915) 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 Baltimore city, MD was $229,600 in 2024, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $219,300 to $229,600, a 4.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Baltimore city, MD is 47.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Baltimore city, MD have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baltimore city, MD is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    In 2025, 21.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baltimore city, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.22%.

    Housing

    Property

    $229,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,425
    $121,471
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,692

    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 Baltimore city, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    47.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 47.5% of the housing units in Baltimore city, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baltimore city, 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.
    $62,177
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,378
    256k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,388

    In 2024, the median household income of the 256k households in Baltimore city, MD grew to $62,177 from the previous year's value of $59,623.

    The following chart displays the households in Baltimore city, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Baltimore city, 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 (55.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.8%)
    3. Public Transit (10.3%)

    In 2024, 55.5% of workers in Baltimore city, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.3%).

    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

    29.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Baltimore city, MD have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.23% of the workforce in Baltimore city, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Baltimore city, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baltimore city, MD have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 21.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baltimore city, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.22%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baltimore city, MD (109k out of 553k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baltimore city, MD is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 26.2% of the children was living in poverty in Baltimore city, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.57k in Baltimore city, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 81.2% per 100,000 population.

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