Baltimore County, Maryland

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 754,292 people, 299,877 households, and 198,518 families residing in the county. The population density is 487/km² (1,260/mi²). There are 313,734 housing units at an average density of 202/km² (524/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 74.39% White, 20.10% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 1.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - ² - 2000 - Population density - White - Hispanic

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There are 299,877 households out of which 30.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.40% are married couples living together, 12.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.80% are non-families. 27.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 3.00.

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In the county the population is spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.00 males.

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The median income for a household in the county is $50,667, and the median income for a family is $59,998. Males have a median income of $41,048 versus $31,426 for females. The per capita income for the county is $26,167. 6.50% of the population and 4.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.20% of those under the age of 18 and 6.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Related Topics:
Per capita income - Poverty line

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Baltimore County's Population History from the U.S. Census Bureau

The following is a population history for Baltimore Countyhttp://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/md190090.txt. The ranking compares the population of Baltimore County to those of the other 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City.

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• 1900........90,755......2nd (after Balt. City)
• 1910.......122,349......2nd
• 1920........74,817*.....2nd
• 1930.......124,565......2nd
• 1940.......155,825......2nd
• 1950.......270,273......2nd
• 1960.......492,428......2nd
• 1970.......621,077......3rd (after Prince George's)
• 1980.......655,615......2nd (Prince George's fewer)
• 1990.......692,134......4th (Montgomery 2nd, Prince George's 3rd)
• 2000.......754,292......3rd (Balt. City drops to 4th)
• 2004.......780,821......3rd
• Unexplained drop in population may be due to Census error.

Of note:

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• Until 1950, only Baltimore City and County crossed the 100,000 population threshold.