Population 6,906 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sandtown-Winchester
Household size in Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.69 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Sandtown-Winchester are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.98, 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 Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.0, the median age in Sandtown-Winchester is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 33.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, 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 Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sandtown-Winchester: 21.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 13.6 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 Sandtown-Winchester
Renters in Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.9% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.6% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sandtown-Winchester rent: 55.6% 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, 42.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.1 points, 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 Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.8% of the housing in Sandtown-Winchester, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, 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 Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Sandtown-Winchester is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, 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 northwest 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 Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $557 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $627 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $773 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,122 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$566 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sandtown-Winchester pays $1,122 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $566 a month from 2006–10, a 102% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Sandtown-Winchester
Bachelor's degrees in Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sandtown-Winchester: 6.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Baltimore neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.3% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.3% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.3% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Sandtown-Winchester never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of Baltimore's 55 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Sandtown-Winchester
| Period | Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Sandtown-Winchester: 14.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of Baltimore's 55 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 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).
Sandtown-Winchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandtown-Winchester | 2.29 | 40.0 | 21.2% | 55.6% | 21.8% | 1951 | $1,122 | 6.6% | 77.3% | 14.5% |
| West Baltimore | 2.21 | 38.1 | 23.9% | 72.8% | 25.6% | 1949 | $1,060 | 15.8% | 79.8% | 16.7% |
| Reservoir Hill-Bolton Hill | 1.68 | 39.9 | 8.3% | 78.4% | 11.8% | 1950 | $1,125 | 40.7% | 88.1% | 6.6% |
| Greater Rosemont | 2.47 | 39.2 | 20.3% | 44.6% | 22.4% | 1943 | $1,338 | 14.2% | 81.1% | 11.3% |
| Mondawin-Walbrook | 2.29 | 37.2 | 15.9% | 55.2% | 16.2% | 1946 | $1,104 | 18.2% | 87.9% | 10.6% |
| Mid-Town Belvedere | 1.37 | 35.0 | 0.8% | 83.7% | 11.1% | 1971 | $1,615 | 74.9% | 98.4% | 3.1% |
| Mount Vernon | 1.24 | 42.1 | 2.7% | 88.8% | 13.1% | 1958 | $1,338 | 58.7% | 93.0% | 6.3% |
| Downtown | 1.40 | 30.8 | 6.1% | 93.7% | 11.4% | 1966 | $1,666 | 62.8% | 96.4% | 2.9% |
| Washington Village | 1.88 | 34.7 | 9.1% | 54.0% | 11.3% | 1938 | $1,403 | 49.0% | 87.9% | 8.3% |
| Charles Village | 1.87 | 33.1 | 10.7% | 68.2% | 14.8% | 1944 | $1,320 | 59.7% | 90.9% | 6.6% |
| Oldtown | 1.78 | 32.0 | 25.6% | 85.2% | 10.7% | 1965 | $914 | 7.0% | 67.1% | 11.5% |
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 Sandtown-Winchester. 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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