Social Data

The total estimated population is 42,567. Density is average at 2,876 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 32,326; Black: 8,377; Two or More Races: 775; Asian: 515; American Indian: 224; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 19; Other Race: 331; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 916 (2%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 41,651 (98%)

There are 1,722 foreign born residents, of which 46.1% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Nigeria: 194; Korea: 136; Guyana: 126; Mexico: 112; Germany: 104; Philippines: 100; Hong Kong: 97; U.S. Born: This State: 32,328; South: 4,172; Northeast: 3,228; Midwest: 599; West: 447;

The sex distribution is 48% male and 52% female. The median age is 36 years.

Age Distribution

There are 2,939 married couples with children and 2,519 single-parent households (528 men, 1,991 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $35,688 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Maryland: $52,868; 21221: $35,688;

12% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Maryland: 8%; 21221: 12%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 14,749; Government: 3,105; Self-employed: 900; Unpaid family work: 45; Occupation: Sales and office: 6,086; Management, professional, and related: 4,281; Office and administrative support: 4,109; Service: 3,399; Production, transportation, and material moving: 3,361; Construction, extraction, and maintenance: 2,752;

The average commute time is 31 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 14,560; Car or truck (carpooled): 2,862; Public transportation: 1,240; Walked: 395; Worked at home: 311; Bicycle: 48; Motorcycle: 10;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in21221.

Housing Data

There are 18,579 housing units, of which 12,537 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 9,446; Renter: 7,930; Vacant: 1,203; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 6,324; Not Mortgaged: 3,122;

The median single family home value is $102,000.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Maryland: $1,296; 21221: $989;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Maryland: $611; 21221: $436;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 1,561; 1940 to 1949: 3,427; 1950 to 1959: 4,117; 1960 to 1969: 2,782; 1970 to 1979: 2,456; 1980 to 1989: 2,661; 1990 to 1994: 919; 1995 to 1998: 531; 1999 to March 2000: 125;

0.7% of homes lack plumbing and 3.3% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 9,002; Electricity: 5,208; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 2,688; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 174;

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