Towson, Maryland

Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in Baltimore County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 51,793. It is the county seat of Baltimore County{{GR|6}}. It's also one of the largest unincorporated county seats in the United States.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 51,793 people, 21,063 households, and 11,331 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 1,424.3/km² (3,688.7/mi²). There are 21,997 housing units at an average density of 604.9/km² (1,566.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 86.94% White, 7.53% African American, 0.10% Native American, 3.74% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 21,063 households out of which 23.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% are non-families. 36.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.16 and the average family size is 2.87.

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In the CDP the population is spread out with 17.4% under the age of 18, 17.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.8 males.

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The median income for a household in the CDP is $53,775, and the median income for a family is $75,832. Males have a median income of $49,554 versus $38,172 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $32,502. 7.7% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Related Topics:
Per capita income - Poverty line

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Towson's Population History

• 1960....19,090
• 1970....77,768 {{fn|1}}
• 1980....51,083
• 1990....49,445
• 2000....51,793
• {{fnb|1}} Census Boundaries in 1970 extended beyond the community proper.