Population 10,675 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White Marsh
Household size in White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in White Marsh holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.71 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.9 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of White Marsh is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 40.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in White Marsh: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.9 points from 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 White Marsh
Renters in White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
White Marsh is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.9 points, 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 White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in White Marsh are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other Maryland cities, White Marsh 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 White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in White Marsh is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,222 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,276 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,800 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,934 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$712 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in White Marsh runs $1,934 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $712 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, 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. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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 White Marsh
Bachelor's degrees in White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.4 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in White Marsh: 52.0% 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 19.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in White Marsh: 95.3% 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 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 White Marsh
| Period | White Marsh | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in White Marsh has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
White Marsh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Marsh | 2.78 | 36.9 | 8.0% | 22.0% | 4.7% | 1995 | $1,934 | 52.0% | 95.3% | 2.4% |
| Perry Hall | 2.76 | 41.8 | 10.8% | 20.4% | 6.4% | 1989 | $1,983 | 45.8% | 93.1% | 2.1% |
| Nottingham | 2.49 | 39.6 | 18.3% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 1984 | $1,760 | 39.8% | 90.4% | 4.6% |
| Harewood Park | 2.54 | 28.9 | 2.4% | 31.2% | 14.7% | 1978 | $798 | 24.5% | 88.8% | 1.2% |
| Middle River | 2.65 | 38.9 | 18.1% | 33.3% | 6.5% | 1983 | $1,787 | 32.9% | 88.6% | 4.1% |
| Rossville | 2.39 | 39.1 | 18.5% | 57.2% | 7.1% | 1991 | $1,680 | 29.9% | 94.5% | 4.0% |
| Upper Falls | 2.36 | 55.0 | 9.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1962 | $1,221 | 39.6% | 92.4% | 6.4% |
| Kingsville | 2.56 | 52.3 | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 1974 | $793 | 45.2% | 94.3% | 0.9% |
| Carney | 2.45 | 42.5 | 10.8% | 37.4% | 7.0% | 1975 | $1,742 | 40.0% | 90.5% | 2.5% |
| Overlea | 2.53 | 38.5 | 12.6% | 23.7% | 7.2% | 1963 | $1,369 | 35.1% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Joppatowne | 2.63 | 41.6 | 7.6% | 18.2% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,762 | 32.0% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
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 White Marsh. 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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