Population 29,324 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ilchester
Household size in Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.02 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Ilchester are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.84, even as the national average fell.
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 Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ilchester is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.4, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
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 Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ilchester: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Ilchester has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Ilchester
Renters in Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ilchester is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.0 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 Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Ilchester: just 2.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Ilchester has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maryland cities.
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 Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Ilchester has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. Ilchester has newer homes than at least four in five Maryland cities.
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 Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,387 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,581 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,081 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,944 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$557 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Ilchester runs $1,944 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $557 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.3% 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 northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Ilchester
Bachelor's degrees in Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.7% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.4% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.1% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Ilchester: 63.1% 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 is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Ilchester: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Ilchester
| Period | Ilchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 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 Ilchester 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).
Ilchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester | 2.96 | 38.4 | 6.7% | 23.4% | 2.9% | 1995 | $1,944 | 63.1% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| Elkridge | 2.83 | 33.8 | 14.5% | 40.2% | 4.7% | 2004 | $2,253 | 58.3% | 94.3% | 5.3% |
| Columbia | 2.56 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 35.5% | 6.7% | 1983 | $2,028 | 62.2% | 95.2% | 4.2% |
| Jessup | 2.80 | 36.9 | 12.2% | 34.2% | 4.2% | 1997 | $2,127 | 39.8% | 89.4% | 5.5% |
| Hanover | 2.59 | 38.5 | 7.5% | 33.1% | 3.9% | 2002 | $2,255 | 55.0% | 95.4% | 4.5% |
| Catonsville | 2.81 | 41.9 | 9.6% | 30.6% | 5.2% | 1966 | $1,692 | 53.6% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| Linthicum Heights | 2.04 | 36.6 | 2.9% | 49.2% | 13.1% | 2002 | $2,515 | 43.9% | 95.5% | 4.5% |
| Arbutus | 2.68 | 34.7 | 9.3% | 25.3% | 4.1% | 1958 | $1,652 | 43.4% | 93.0% | 3.2% |
| Ellicott City | 2.87 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 27.6% | 3.7% | 1990 | $2,345 | 68.6% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| Savage | 2.39 | 33.1 | 3.1% | 59.8% | 2.8% | 1970 | $2,029 | 47.2% | 87.5% | 6.6% |
| Harmans | 2.65 | 43.5 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1987 | $2,396 | 48.6% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
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 Ilchester. 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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