Population 47,367 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pikesville
Household size in Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Pikesville average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.34, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
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 Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Pikesville skews older than the country: its median age is 44.0, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the 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 Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pikesville: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has 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 Pikesville
Renters in Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Pikesville is about as common as it is nationally: 36.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. The renter share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Pikesville are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Pikesville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south 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 Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,210 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,388 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,596 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,697 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pikesville costs $1,697 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Pikesville
Bachelor's degrees in Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.6% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.7% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.3% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Pikesville: 56.3% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, 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 Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 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 Pikesville: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Pikesville
| Period | Pikesville | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pikesville is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Baltimore area (4.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Pikesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikesville | 2.60 | 44.0 | 7.9% | 36.0% | 5.0% | 1976 | $1,697 | 56.3% | 95.2% | 5.5% |
| Lochearn | 2.59 | 40.5 | 13.7% | 34.4% | 4.2% | 1963 | $1,829 | 33.3% | 92.5% | 5.8% |
| Stevenson | 2.19 | 54.1 | 5.3% | 18.0% | 4.4% | 1977 | $2,187 | 72.0% | 98.1% | 2.4% |
| Milford Mill | 2.68 | 38.8 | 19.5% | 52.2% | 5.7% | 1975 | $1,617 | 32.6% | 92.8% | 7.2% |
| Gwynn Oak | 2.46 | 42.2 | 17.0% | 46.6% | 10.2% | 1956 | $1,129 | 27.4% | 85.6% | 8.7% |
| 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% |
| Mays Chapel | 2.66 | 42.9 | 5.0% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 1980 | $1,803 | 74.0% | 97.4% | 2.6% |
| Lutherville-Timonium | 2.40 | 48.6 | 5.8% | 26.5% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,968 | 66.3% | 94.9% | 6.8% |
| Woodlawn | 2.77 | 38.2 | 16.4% | 37.0% | 6.1% | 1971 | $1,567 | 36.0% | 85.7% | 5.4% |
| Towson | 2.27 | 37.0 | 6.7% | 42.4% | 9.1% | 1969 | $1,747 | 64.9% | 95.7% | 5.1% |
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 Pikesville. 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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