Arbutus is a CDP located in Baltimore County Maryland. Arbutus has a 2024 population of 20,077. Arbutus is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually but its population has increased by 4.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,267 in 2020.
The average household income in Arbutus is $116,773 with a poverty rate of 8.27%. The median age in Arbutus is 37.1 years: 36 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arbutus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,209 | 75.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,888 | 9.38% |
| Asian | 1,471 | 7.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,205 | 5.98% |
| Other race | 303 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,976 | 2.51 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 3,815 | 3.38 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 3,061 | 1.24 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 730 | 3.13 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 370 | 2.76 | 70 | 30 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 782 | 5.46% |
| Associates Degree | 909 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,251 | 22.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,229 | 15.58% |
| High School Graduate | 3,605 | 25.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 406 | 2.84% |
| Some College | 3,129 | 21.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,819 | 9,949 | 3,913 |
| Black | 1,304 | 1,295 | 614 |
| Hispanic | 881 | 778 | 436 |
| Asian | 872 | 663 | 358 |
| 2+ Races | 799 | 763 | 482 |
| Other Race | 209 | 182 | 79 |
| Native American | 59 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 60.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,132 | $82,527 | $72,574 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,630 | $93,125 | $82,790 |
| High School Graduate | $39,466 | $48,996 | $30,272 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,864 | $47,963 | $35,833 |
| Overall | $64,866 | $69,559 | $59,830 |
| Some College | $58,219 | $62,380 | $44,715 |
$64,866
Average Earnings
$69,559
Average Male
$59,830
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.99% of Arbutus residents speak only English, while 13.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,690 | 933 | 6.35% |
| Black | 1,882 | 297 | 15.78% |
| Asian | 1,471 | 230 | 15.64% |
| Multiple | 1,191 | 149 | 12.51% |
| Hispanic | 1,170 | 47 | 4.02% |
| Other | 236 | 21 | 8.9% |
8.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.06%
Male Poverty Rate
8.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arbutus is Black, with 15.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arbutus is Hispanic, with 4.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.32% |
| Some College | 12.28% |
| High School | 11.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.47% |
| Female Employed | 4.16% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,377 | $134,651 |
| Households | $98,886 | $116,773 |
| Married Families | $142,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,471 | $81,943 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,068
Number of Veterans
960
Male Veterans
108
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 329 |
| Second Gulf War | 287 |
| Vietnam | 262 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 356 |
| 65 to 74 | 222 |
| 55 to 64 | 220 |
| 18 to 34 | 157 |
| 75+ | 113 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 992 | 8.08% |
| Black | 67 | 4.82% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.31%
Born in Arbutus
90.5%
Native Born
9.5%
Foreign Born
4.27%
Non Citizen
5.23%
Naturalized
90.5% of Arbutus residents were born in the United States, with 69.31% having been born in Maryland. 4.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,077 | -29 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 20,106 | -29 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 20,135 | 473 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 19,662 | 395 | 2.05% |
| 2020 | 19,267 | -25 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 19,292 | -967 | -4.77% |
| 2018 | 20,259 | -908 | -4.29% |
| 2017 | 21,167 | -288 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 21,455 | -207 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 21,662 | 258 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 21,404 | 1,082 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 20,322 | 409 | 2.05% |
| 2012 | 19,913 | -43 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 19,956 | -527 | -2.57% |
| 2010 | 20,483 | 0 | 0% |