2023 ACS Census Data · Population 262,509
Harford County is a large county in Maryland with a population of 262,509. The median household income is $111,317, 71% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.0%, median home value is $367,300, and 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 64% above the national average.
Population
262,509
2023 estimate
Rank #273 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$111,317
Household
Rank #71 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$367,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #294 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
39.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #274 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% above Maryland avg·71% above national avg
Poverty Rate
31% above Maryland avg·53% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Maryland avg·17% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$50,861
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
5% above Maryland avg·76% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% above Maryland avg·68% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% above Maryland avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% above Maryland avg·1% below national avg
Housing Units
104,409
Households
100,271
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,108
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
32 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
13% above Maryland avg·64% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Maryland avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.3%
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