Baltimore city County , Maryland

Population: 577,193 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,623 Home $219,300 Rent $1,290/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 577,193 residents, Baltimore city County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Maryland and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Baltimore city County in the top 5% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with winter-storm risk the dominant local risk.

$59,623
Median Income
household
$219,300
Home Value
median
$1,290/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,623
Per Capita Income $39,195
Poverty Rate 20.1%
Median Home Value $219,300
Median Gross Rent $1,290/mo
Owner Occupied 47.5%
Renter Occupied 52.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 577,193
Median Age 36.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 35.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.8%
Obesity
13.7%
Diabetes
16.0%
Smoking
40.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.2%
No Physical Activity
23.5%
Depression
42.1%
Insufficient Sleep
80.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively High

Overall risk score: 95.0  ·  95th national percentile

🌊 Flood
64.00
🌪️ Tornado
95.42
🌀 Hurricane
92.32
🔥 Wildfire
24.05
❄️ Winter Storm
97.80
🌍 Earthquake
93.00

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