Population 10,170 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Govans
Household size in Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.49 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Govans is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.78 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Govans are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −16.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Govans (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 16.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Govans
Renters in Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.3% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.5% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Govans rent: 52.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 33.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Govans as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Baltimore area (7.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Govans is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1950, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north 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 Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $851 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $877 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,129 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,420 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$569 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Govans costs $1,420 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $569 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Govans
Bachelor's degrees in Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Govans: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.6% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Govans never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 12.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Govans
| Period | Govans | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Govans runs well above the national rate: 11.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Baltimore's 55 neighborhoods, only four have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Govans compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govans | 2.29 | 41.2 | 12.5% | 52.5% | 9.7% | 1950 | $1,420 | 23.5% | 86.8% | 11.5% |
| Ednor Gardens-Lakeside | 2.25 | 43.6 | 18.7% | 20.3% | 8.6% | 1948 | $1,413 | 51.5% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| Lower Northwood | 2.24 | 34.6 | 14.5% | 31.3% | 8.6% | 1949 | $1,409 | 43.6% | 95.9% | 7.0% |
| Chinquapin Park-Belvedere | 2.13 | 33.0 | 6.6% | 42.7% | 8.3% | 1955 | $1,164 | 64.4% | 94.6% | 7.6% |
| Homeland | 2.77 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 10.4% | 1941 | $1,110 | 84.4% | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| Midway-Coldstream | 2.36 | 40.9 | 18.6% | 55.0% | 19.8% | 1942 | $1,449 | 13.3% | 84.5% | 9.7% |
| Roland Park-Homewood-Guilford | 2.08 | 42.9 | 3.5% | 34.4% | 9.9% | 1947 | $1,779 | 74.0% | 95.1% | 2.8% |
| Charles Village | 1.87 | 33.1 | 10.7% | 68.2% | 14.8% | 1944 | $1,320 | 59.7% | 90.9% | 6.6% |
| Upper Northwood | 2.38 | 39.1 | 22.0% | 41.1% | 7.4% | 1957 | $1,524 | 27.9% | 95.5% | 2.4% |
| Lauraville | 2.32 | 45.1 | 16.1% | 16.6% | 7.3% | 1942 | $1,165 | 45.0% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| Hampden-Woodberry-Remington | 1.86 | 40.9 | 5.9% | 36.0% | 7.3% | 1955 | $1,625 | 56.4% | 89.9% | 2.4% |
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 Govans. 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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