Baltimore, MD Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland with a population of 607,273 as of July 1, 2021. Baltimore ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maryland. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Baltimore is located at latitude 39.2904 and longitude -76.6122 in Baltimore (city) County. The formal boundaries for the City of Baltimore encompass a land area of 80.94 sq. miles and a water area of 11.11 sq. miles. Baltimore (city) County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 36 feet.

The City of Baltimore has a C7 Census Class Code which indicates an incorporated place that is independent of any county. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Baltimore is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Baltimore (city) County.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Baltimore: Baltemore Town, Baltimore City, Charm City, Jonas Town, Jones Town, Jonestown, Old Town, Oldtown.

Baltimore, MD Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

POPULATION
Total Population	607,273 (100%)
Population in Households	580,660 (95.6%)
Population in Families	404,644 (66.6%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	26,613 ( 4.4%)
Population Density	7,502
Diversity Index²	58


INCOME
Median Household Income	$50,417
Average Household Income	$78,529
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	17%
Per Capita Income	$31,919
Wealth Index⁵	69

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	296,685 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	123,940 (41.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	121,313 (40.9%)
Vacant Housing Units	51,432 (17.3%)
Median Home Value	$199,464
Average Home Value	$269,552
Housing Affordability Index³	122

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	245,253
Average Household Size	2.37
Family Households	128,217
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Baltimore, MD - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Baltimore to the other 518 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2021	2021-2026
Population	-0.2%	-0.41%
Households	-0.17%	-0.39%
Families	-0.39%	-0.56%
Median Household Income		1.45%
Per Capita Income		2.28%
Owner Occupied HU		-0.04%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 1	100th
Population Density	# 15	97th
Median Household Income	# 469	10th
Housing Affordability Index	# 132	25th
Per Capita Income	# 356	31st
Diversity Index	# 125	76th

Baltimore, MD Profile: Facts & Data

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Baltimore, MD Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

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