Population 27,639 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eldersburg
Household size in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Eldersburg holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Eldersburg has larger households than most Maryland cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Eldersburg are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 39.1, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Eldersburg, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Eldersburg has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Eldersburg
Renters in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.2% of households in Eldersburg rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Eldersburg: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Compared with other Maryland cities, Eldersburg has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Eldersburg is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $837 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,222 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,194 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,691 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$853 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eldersburg costs $1,691 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $853 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Eldersburg
Bachelor's degrees in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.3% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.5% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Eldersburg: 52.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eldersburg: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Eldersburg has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Maryland cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Eldersburg
| Period | Eldersburg | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eldersburg has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Eldersburg compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg | 2.89 | 39.5 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 3.8% | 1986 | $1,691 | 52.5% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| Flohrville | 3.02 | 35.0 | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1996 | $1,739 | 50.0% | 89.6% | 1.9% |
| Sykesville | 2.84 | 42.5 | 9.1% | 17.0% | 8.0% | 1985 | $2,146 | 55.3% | 96.3% | 3.9% |
| Marriottsville | 2.84 | 43.8 | 7.1% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1997 | $1,849 | 68.5% | 98.2% | 4.9% |
| Cooksville | 3.01 | 44.3 | 11.3% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1995 | $2,034 | 64.3% | 96.3% | 7.9% |
| Finksburg | 2.83 | 43.0 | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1983 | $1,566 | 48.8% | 97.3% | 3.3% |
| Woodstock | 2.64 | 46.5 | 4.6% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 1999 | $1,545 | 62.2% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Woodbine | 3.07 | 44.1 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 1985 | $1,758 | 53.7% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| Reisterstown | 2.49 | 45.4 | 10.2% | 21.9% | 6.0% | 1983 | $1,635 | 53.5% | 92.9% | 4.8% |
| Randallstown | 2.59 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 31.1% | 3.3% | 1977 | $1,628 | 34.6% | 91.5% | 6.6% |
| Owings Mills | 2.48 | 38.8 | 13.3% | 45.2% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,893 | 49.5% | 95.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Eldersburg. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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