Maryland Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 336,328 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,340 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 70 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $149,763 |
| Per Capita Income | $67,501 |
| Median Home Value | $597,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 125,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 86,533 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34,532 (27.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,221 (3.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 121,065 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Family Households | 87,962 (72.7%) |
The table below compares Howard County to the other 24 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 78th |
| Population Density | # 6 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 96th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
