Baltimore Population

Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland. Baltimore population in 2023 is estimated to be 585,462, covers area of 92.05 sq mi (238.41 sq km). 62.6% are blacks, 30.3 percent are whites, 2.7 percent are asians and 5.7 percent are hispanics. According to 2010 US census, Baltimore population is 621,005, The city population has been trending downward for decades, In ten years by 2020, the Baltimore population decreased around 35 thousand people, as there is much confusion in the city administration finding the reason behind declining, some may think that is due to low birth rates, civil unrest and domestic migration. The actual reason could be increasing poverty rate, unemployment and crime rate. Baltimore is popular for its crab houses, and getting some friends together to pick fresh crabs is a Baltimore tradition. British colonists established the Port of Baltimore in 1706 to support the tobacco trade, and by 1729, established the Town of Baltimore. Baltimore is an anglicization of the Irish name Baile an Ti Mhoir, meaning "town of the big house". Baltimore is among the ninth most dangerous cities in Maryland.

Contents
Population by Age
Population by Race
Nativity by Place of Birth
Housing
History

Below is the Baltimore population by year:
Year Population Change %

2010 621,005
2011 620,442 -0.09
2012 622,973 0.41
2013 622,497 -0.08
2014 623,165 0.11
2015 622,150 -0.16
2016 615,849 -1.01
2017 609,841 -0.98
2018 602,495 -1.20
2019 593,961 -1.42
2020 585,708 -1.39

2021 * 576,501 -1.572

2022 * 583,588 1.21

2023 * 585,462 0.32

Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

Year	Population	Change %
2010	621,005
2011	620,442	-0.09
2012	622,973	0.41
2013	622,497	-0.08
2014	623,165	0.11
2015	622,150	-0.16
2016	615,849	-1.01
2017	609,841	-0.98
2018	602,495	-1.20
2019	593,961	-1.42
2020	585,708	-1.39
2021 *	576,501	-1.572
2022 *	583,588	1.21
2023 *	585,462	0.32

Baltimore city UN Urban Agglomeration Population Prospects - 1950 to 2035

Year Baltimore Population

1950 1,167,656

1955 1,264,835

1960 1,397,761

1965 1,473,193

1970 1,539,675

1975 1,630,630

1980 1,731,003

1985 1,787,104

1990 1,835,913

1995 1,938,967

2000 2,057,838

2005 2,129,530

2010 2,193,839

2011 2,206,935

2015 2,260,108

2020* 2,319,275

2025* 2,369,697

2035* 2,576,442
Source: population.un.org/wpp/, 1950 to 2035 Baltimore city Population(UA)

Year	Baltimore Population
1950	1,167,656
1955	1,264,835
1960	1,397,761
1965	1,473,193
1970	1,539,675
1975	1,630,630
1980	1,731,003
1985	1,787,104
1990	1,835,913
1995	1,938,967
2000	2,057,838
2005	2,129,530
2010	2,193,839
2011	2,206,935
2015	2,260,108
2020*	2,319,275
2025*	2,369,697
2035*	2,576,442

Baltimore Metropolitan area

	Baltimore City(2020)	Baltimore Metropolitan Area(2019)
Population	586,180	9.81 million
Area	238.41 sq km	8,040 sq km
Rank	-	4 (CSA)

Source : CSA Maps, CSA

Baltimore is located about 40 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. making it a principal city in the Washington Baltimore-Arlington combined statistical area (CSA), the fourth-largest CSA in the nation, with a calculated 2019 population of 9,814,928. The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as Central Maryland, The region includes Central Maryland, Northern Virginia, three counties in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and one county in South Central Pennsylvania is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Maryland.

Baltimore Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Baltimore by age is 593,490, out of these 278,188 are male, 315,302 are female, The sex ratio of Baltimore is 88. The median age of the Baltimore population is 35.9, Baltimore population by age are, under 18 years is 119,567, 16 years and over is 485,560, 18 years and over is 473,923, 21 years and over is 448,254, 65 years and over is 108,832. 46.9% are male, 53.1% are female, 20.1% are under 18 years old, 81.8% are 16 years and over, 79.9% are 18 years and over, 75.5% are 21 years and over, 14.5% are 65 years and over. There are total 293,877 housing units, The voting population of Baltimore are 452,779, out of these 206,984 are male voters, 245,795 are female voters, 45.7% are male, 54.3% are female. Baltimore population in 2022 is estimated to be 583,588, and in 2021 is estimated to be Baltimore population in 2022 is estimated to be 576,864,.

Age Group Population Percent

0 -5 36,449 6.1%

5 - 9 33,167 5.6%

10 - 14 32,339 5.4%

15 - 19 35,044 5.9%

20 - 24 38,941 6.6%

25 - 34 112,273 18.9%

35 - 44 77,086 13.0%

45 - 54 66,219 11.2%

55 - 59 36,915 6.2%

60 - 64 38,792 6.5%

65 - 74 51,630 8.7%

75 - 84 25,262 4.3%

85 and over 9,373 1.6%

Source: 2019 US population by age estimates

Age Group	Population	Percent
0 -5	36,449	6.1%
5 - 9	33,167	5.6%
10 - 14	32,339	5.4%
15 - 19	35,044	5.9%
20 - 24	38,941	6.6%
25 - 34	112,273	18.9%
35 - 44	77,086	13.0%
45 - 54	66,219	11.2%
55 - 59	36,915	6.2%
60 - 64	38,792	6.5%
65 - 74	51,630	8.7%
75 - 84	25,262	4.3%
85 and over	9,373	1.6%

Baltimore Population by Race

According to 2019 population of Baltimore by race are:

White Population

White population in Baltimore, Maryland are 179,979, percentage wise 30.3 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Baltimore, Maryland are 371,243, percentage wise 62.6 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Baltimore, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in Baltimore are 15,776, percentage wise 2.7 percent are asians, out of these 3,929 are Asian Indians, 3,009 are Chinese, 1,842 are Filipinos, 270 are Japanese, 2,510 are Korean, 977 are Vietnamese and 3,239 are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Baltimore, Maryland are 33,652. Percentage wise 5.7 percent are hispanics, out of these 6,351 are Mexican people, 5,831 are Puerto Ricans, 1,937 are Cubans, and 19,533 are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race 593,490 Percent

White 179,979 30.3%

Black or African American 371,243 62.6%

American Indian and Alaska Native 2,206 0.4%

Asian Population 15,776 2.7%

Asian Indian 3,929 0.7%

Chinese 3,009 0.5%

Filipino 1,842 0.3%

Japanese 270 0.0%

Other Asian Population 3,239

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 243 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino 33,652 5.7%

Mexican 6,351 1.1%

Puerto Rican 5,831 1.0%

Cuban 1,937 0.3%

Other Hispanic or Latino 19,533

Source: US Census population estimates(2019)

Population by Race	593,490	Percent
White	179,979	30.3%
Black or African American	371,243	62.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native	2,206	0.4%
Asian Population	15,776	2.7%
Asian Indian	3,929	0.7%
Chinese	3,009	0.5%
Filipino	1,842	0.3%
Japanese	270	0.0%
Other Asian Population	3,239
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	243	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	33,652	5.7%
Mexican	6,351	1.1%
Puerto Rican	5,831	1.0%
Cuban	1,937	0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino	19,533

Nativity by Place of Birth

Total native population of Baltimore city is 549,980, out of these 394,964 born in the Maryland state and 147,077 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 43,510, out of these 19,431 are Naturalised US citizen, 2,625 are in Europe, 5,386 in Asia, 4,598 in Africa, 6,060 in Latin America and 543 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in Baltimore are 24,079, out of these 1,630 are from Europe, 7,789 are from Asia, 4,002 from Africa, 9,905 are from Latin America and 498 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of Birth Population

Native 549,980

Born in state of residence 394,964

Born in other state in the United States 147,077

Northeast 50,316

Midwest 17,298

South 67,901

West 11,562

Born outside the United States 7,939

Puerto Rico 1,793

U.S. Island Areas 378

Born abroad of American parent(s) 5,768

Foreign born

Born outside of United States 43,510

Naturalized U.S. citizen 19,431

Europe 2,625

Asia 5,386

Africa 4,598

Oceania 219

Latin America 6,060

Northern America 543

Foreigner

Not a U.S. citizen 24,079

Europe 1,630

Asia 7,789

Africa 4,002

Oceania 255

Latin America 9,905

Northern America 498

Source: US Census 2019 estimates

Nativity by Place of Birth	Population
Native	549,980
Born in state of residence	394,964
Born in other state in the United States	147,077
Northeast	50,316
Midwest	17,298
South	67,901
West	11,562
Born outside the United States	7,939
Puerto Rico	1,793
U.S. Island Areas	378
Born abroad of American parent(s)	5,768
Born outside of United States	43,510
Naturalized U.S. citizen	19,431
Europe	2,625
Asia	5,386
Africa	4,598
Oceania	219
Latin America	6,060
Northern America	543
Not a U.S. citizen	24,079
Europe	1,630
Asia	7,789
Africa	4,002
Oceania	255
Latin America	9,905
Northern America	498

Baltimore Housing

According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Baltimore, Maryland are 293,877, Occupied housing units are 242,694, Rental vacancy rate is 8. Percentage of occupancy is 83, 39.31% of houses are owner occupied and 43.27% of houses are renter occupied in Baltimore. There are 13.92 percent of one-unit detached, 50.91 percent of one-units attached, 4.94 percent of two-unit houses, 5.61 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.05 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 32.45 percent are available with one vehicle, 20.75 percent are available with two vehicles, 5.67 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 23.72 percent are no vehicles available.

Housing Units

Total housing units 293,877

Occupied housing units 242,694

Occupied housing units percent 83

Rental vacancy rate 8

Structure Type Units

1-unit, detached 40,916

1-unit attached 149,606

2 units 14,532

3 or 4 units 16,487

Mobile home 133

Boat, RV, van, etc. 134

Owner-occupied 115,524

Renter-occupied 127,170

Average household size of owner-occupied unit 3

Average household size of renter-occupied unit 2

Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Housing	Units
Total housing units	293,877
Occupied housing units	242,694
Occupied housing units percent	83
Rental vacancy rate	8
1-unit, detached	40,916
1-unit attached	149,606
2 units	14,532
3 or 4 units	16,487
Mobile home	133
Boat, RV, van, etc.	134
Owner-occupied	115,524
Renter-occupied	127,170
Average household size of owner-occupied unit	3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit	2

Baltimore Housing Market

There is a significant price variation. The median value of housing in Baltimore, Maryland is $179,100, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 2.69 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 5.67 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 6.95 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 7.04 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 8.78 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 5.35 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 2.42 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.41 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit value Units

Less than $50,000 7,918

$50,000 to $99,999 16,658

$100,000 to $149,999 20,417

$150,000 to $199,999 20,677

$200,000 to $299,999 25,809

$300,000 to $499,999 15,727

$500,000 to $999,999 7,121

$1,000,000 or more 1,197

Median (dollars) 179,100

Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Housing unit value	Units
Less than $50,000	7,918
$50,000 to $99,999	16,658
$100,000 to $149,999	20,417
$150,000 to $199,999	20,677
$200,000 to $299,999	25,809
$300,000 to $499,999	15,727
$500,000 to $999,999	7,121
$1,000,000 or more	1,197
Median (dollars)	179,100

Baltimore Housing Mortgage

The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,472, 0.17 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 4.40 percent pay between $500 to $999, 9.17 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 5.86 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 3.00 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 1.60 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 2.28 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $532, 1.20 percent of homes pay less than $250, 2.19 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.42 percent pay between $400 to $599, 2.39 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.98 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 1.54 pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgage Units

Less than $500 501

$500 to $999 12,917

$1,000 to $1,499 26,946

$1,500 to $1,999 17,211

$2,000 to $2,499 8,806

$2,500 to $2,999 4,690

$3,000 or more 6,710

Median (dollars) 1,472

Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage Units

Less than $250 3,520

$250 to $399 6,447

$400 to $599 12,976

$600 to $799 7,026

$800 to $999 2,873

$1,000 or more 4,530

Median (dollars) 532
Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Monthly Owner costs with mortgage	Units
Less than $500	501
$500 to $999	12,917
$1,000 to $1,499	26,946
$1,500 to $1,999	17,211
$2,000 to $2,499	8,806
$2,500 to $2,999	4,690
$3,000 or more	6,710
Median (dollars)	1,472
Less than $250	3,520
$250 to $399	6,447
$400 to $599	12,976
$600 to $799	7,026
$800 to $999	2,873
$1,000 or more	4,530
Median (dollars)	532

Baltimore Rental

Total number of Baltimore rental homes or apartments are 127,170, occupied by Renter, The median value of Baltimore average rental rate is $1,090. 15.60 percent of homes are under $500, 24.90 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 51.49 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 5.30 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.52 percent are above $3000.

Rental Units
Less than $500 19,839

$500 to $999 31,660

$1,000 to $1,499 46,116

$1,500 to $1,999 19,359

$2,000 to $2,499 4,806

$2,500 to $2,999 1,940

$3,000 or more 663

Median (dollars) 1,090

Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates

Rental	Units
Less than $500	19,839
$500 to $999	31,660
$1,000 to $1,499	46,116
$1,500 to $1,999	19,359
$2,000 to $2,499	4,806
$2,500 to $2,999	1,940
$3,000 or more	663
Median (dollars)	1,090

Baltimore History

In the early 1600s, the immediate Baltimore vicinity was sparsely populated, if at all, by Native Americans. Baltimore grew swiftly in the 18th century, its plantations producing grain and tobacco for sugar cultivating colonies in the Caribbean. The profit from sugar encouraged the cultivation of cane in the Caribbean and the importation of food by planters there. As noted, Baltimore was as the county seat, and in 1768 a courthouse was built. Its square was a center of community meetings and discussions. Baltimore has established its public market system in 1763. Lexington Market, founded in 1782, is known as one of the oldest operating public markets in the United States today. Lexington Market was also a center of slave trading. Slaves were sold at numerous sites through the downtown area, with sales advertised in The Baltimore Sun. Both tobacco and sugar cane were labor-intensive crops.