Middle River is a CDP located in Baltimore County Maryland. Middle River has a 2024 population of 32,149. Middle River is currently growing at a rate of 1.57% annually and its population has increased by 8.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Middle River is $95,296 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Middle River is 36.7 years: 35.6 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Middle River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,875 | 54.16% |
| Black or African American | 9,005 | 28.9% |
| Asian | 2,080 | 6.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,663 | 5.34% |
| Other race | 1,351 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.12% |
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 | 12,082 | 2.56 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 4,747 | 3.33 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Non Family | 4,744 | 1.37 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 1,703 | 3.3 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Male | 888 | 3.42 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,395 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,520 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,628 | 16.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,420 | 11.24% |
| High School Graduate | 7,306 | 33.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,349 | 6.27% |
| Some College | 3,911 | 18.17% |
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 | 12,719 | 11,311 | 2,590 |
| Black | 5,220 | 4,707 | 1,762 |
| Asian | 1,639 | 1,405 | 1,214 |
| Hispanic | 1,218 | 754 | 287 |
| 2+ Races | 922 | 719 | 256 |
| Other Race | 575 | 335 | 140 |
| Native American | 110 | 103 | 27 |
| Islander | 36 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 93.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,038 | $57,996 | $62,871 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,700 | $104,519 | $103,616 |
| High School Graduate | $38,621 | $49,497 | $33,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,633 | $40,375 | $32,535 |
| Overall | $52,854 | $58,996 | $47,570 |
| Some College | $52,267 | $71,705 | $45,033 |
$52,854
Average Earnings
$58,996
Average Male
$47,570
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.29% of Middle River residents speak only English, while 16.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,959 | 2,628 | 29.33% |
| White | 16,086 | 2,403 | 14.94% |
| Asian | 2,068 | 399 | 19.29% |
| Multiple | 1,596 | 262 | 16.42% |
| Hispanic | 2,404 | 154 | 6.41% |
| Other | 1,351 | 53 | 3.92% |
| Islander | 36 | 12 | 33.33% |
18.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.65%
Male Poverty Rate
20.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middle River is Islander, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middle River is Other, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.79% |
| High School | 20.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.61% |
| Some College | 6.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.58% |
| Female Employed | 11.04% |
| Male Employed | 9.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,385 | $99,189 |
| Households | $72,970 | $95,296 |
| Married Families | $102,279 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,637 | $83,200 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
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
1,418
Number of Veterans
1,291
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 457 |
| Second Gulf War | 343 |
| First Gulf War | 310 |
| Korea | 91 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 395 |
| 65 to 74 | 394 |
| 35 to 54 | 293 |
| 75+ | 285 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 901 | 6.22% |
| Black | 414 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 67 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 2.36% |
| Islander | 10 | 27.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
64.15%
Born in Middle River
86.08%
Native Born
13.92%
Foreign Born
8.24%
Non Citizen
5.68%
Naturalized
86.08% of Middle River residents were born in the United States, with 64.15% having been born in Maryland. 8.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,149 | 497 | 1.57% |
| 2023 | 31,652 | 497 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 31,155 | 549 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 30,606 | 941 | 3.17% |
| 2020 | 29,665 | 4,536 | 18.05% |
| 2019 | 25,129 | -217 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 25,346 | -308 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 25,654 | -977 | -3.67% |
| 2016 | 26,631 | 815 | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 25,816 | -836 | -3.14% |
| 2014 | 26,652 | 557 | 2.13% |
| 2013 | 26,095 | 794 | 3.14% |
| 2012 | 25,301 | 1,576 | 6.64% |
| 2011 | 23,725 | -1,466 | -5.82% |
| 2010 | 25,191 | 0 | 0% |