Elkridge is a CDP located in Howard County Maryland. Elkridge has a 2024 population of 26,861. Elkridge is currently growing at a rate of 3.09% annually and its population has increased by 23.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,778 in 2020.
The average household income in Elkridge is $141,413 with a poverty rate of 7.88%. The median age in Elkridge is 34.3 years: 33.6 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elkridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,987 | 39.55% |
| Black or African American | 8,325 | 32.97% |
| Asian | 4,915 | 19.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,538 | 6.09% |
| Other race | 408 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.08% |
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 | 8,942 | 2.82 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 4,589 | 3.33 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 2,469 | 1.52 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 1,285 | 3.27 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 599 | 3.3 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 769 | 4.71% |
| Associates Degree | 951 | 5.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,671 | 28.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,888 | 23.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,726 | 16.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 333 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 2,973 | 18.23% |
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 | 6,751 | 6,239 | 3,391 |
| Black | 4,702 | 4,499 | 2,620 |
| Asian | 3,714 | 3,390 | 2,193 |
| 2+ Races | 766 | 716 | 244 |
| Hispanic | 591 | 563 | 219 |
| Other Race | 182 | 169 | 64 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,504 | $101,146 | $80,150 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,431 | $126,239 | $94,681 |
| High School Graduate | $45,969 | $58,765 | $36,693 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,446 | $91,627 | $0 |
| Overall | $75,464 | $89,891 | $65,562 |
| Some College | $54,890 | $70,329 | $49,414 |
$75,464
Average Earnings
$89,891
Average Male
$65,562
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.98% of Elkridge residents speak only English, while 25.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,732 | 1,482 | 19.17% |
| White | 9,607 | 425 | 4.42% |
| Multiple | 1,538 | 34 | 2.21% |
7.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.62%
Male Poverty Rate
8.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elkridge is Black, with 19.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elkridge is Multiple, with 2.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.61% |
| Some College | 2.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.99% |
| Female Employed | 4.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.76% |
| Male Employed | 1.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,952 | $151,964 |
| Households | $127,027 | $141,413 |
| Married Families | $166,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $73,797 | $104,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
991
Number of Veterans
743
Male Veterans
248
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 518 |
| Second Gulf War | 344 |
| Vietnam | 143 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 426 |
| 35 to 54 | 293 |
| 75+ | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 640 | 8.22% |
| Black | 217 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.67% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 6.28% |
| Islander | 20 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
41.74%
Born in Elkridge
75.94%
Native Born
24.06%
Foreign Born
7.7%
Non Citizen
16.36%
Naturalized
75.94% of Elkridge residents were born in the United States, with 41.74% having been born in Maryland. 7.7% 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 | 26,861 | 805 | 3.09% |
| 2023 | 26,056 | 805 | 3.19% |
| 2022 | 25,251 | 1,136 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 24,115 | 2,337 | 10.73% |
| 2020 | 21,778 | 320 | 1.49% |
| 2019 | 21,458 | 939 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 20,519 | 1,152 | 5.95% |
| 2017 | 19,367 | 1,023 | 5.58% |
| 2016 | 18,344 | 794 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 17,550 | 800 | 4.78% |
| 2014 | 16,750 | 813 | 5.1% |
| 2013 | 15,937 | 978 | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 14,959 | 599 | 4.17% |
| 2011 | 14,360 | -1,233 | -7.91% |
| 2010 | 15,593 | 0 | 0% |