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21226

Curtis Bay, MD

Total Population
5,902
Median Household Income
$71,500
Median Home Value
$272,300
Median Rent
$1,319

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$71,500
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$272,300
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,319
100% above state median
Median Age
36.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Curtis Bay, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

29.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$71,500
-4.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.34 people

Total Households
2,518
Family Households
31.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.3%
#2 Industry
Finance
21.2%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.8%
Total Employed Residents:1,801

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
13.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.2%
35 workers
Public Transit
5.3%
158 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,976
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.2%
3,099 employed
Labor Force
3,305
160 unemployed
Median Age
36.4 years
Per Capita Income
$40,680
Poverty Rate
10.3%

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