About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Baltimore, MD population pyramid, which represents the Baltimore population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Baltimore, MD, is 26.1.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Baltimore, MD, is 22.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Baltimore, MD is 48.2.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Baltimore, MD is 4.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Baltimore population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Baltimore for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Baltimore for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Baltimore for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Baltimore Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Baltimore City, MD (MDBALT5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Baltimore City, MD; Baltimore; MD; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Baltimore city population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Baltimore city across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Baltimore city was 565,239, a 0.68% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Baltimore city population was 569,107, a decline of 1.30% compared to a population of 576,578 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Baltimore city decreased by 83,507. In this period, the peak population was 648,746 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Baltimore city is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Baltimore city population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Baltimore city Population by Year. You can refer the same here

This EnviroAtlas dataset is a summary of key demographic groups for the EnviroAtlas community. This dataset was produced by the US EPA to support research and online mapping activities related to EnviroAtlas. EnviroAtlas (https://www.epa.gov/enviroatlas) allows the user to interact with a web-based, easy-to-use, mapping application to view and analyze multiple ecosystem services for the contiguous United States. The dataset is available as downloadable data (https://edg.epa.gov/data/Public/ORD/EnviroAtlas) or as an EnviroAtlas map service. Additional descriptive information about each attribute in this dataset can be found in its associated EnviroAtlas Fact Sheet (https://www.epa.gov/enviroatlas/enviroatlas-fact-sheets).

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Baltimore County, MD (S1701ACS024005) from 2012 to 2023 about Baltimore County, MD; Baltimore; MD; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Baltimore city population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Baltimore city. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 370,538 (64.20% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Baltimore city population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Baltimore city is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Baltimore city is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Baltimore city Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Baltimore County, MD (B03002012E024005) from 2009 to 2023 about Baltimore County, MD; Baltimore; MD; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Qualified Census Tract geometries within Baltimore City Limits. Based on data from HUD published September 2024.Change Log2022-2-15:- Added FY2022 data- Metadata added- Columns renamed to a standard format- Agency names reformatted with Workday conventions2024-8-27:update the dataset and metadata to reflect the current data and descriptionData Dictionaryfield_namedescriptiondata_typerange_of_possible_valuesexample_valuessearchableCensus Tract 2010 The ID of the US census tract from 2010 Census results. Only Qualified Census tracts are includedTextIDs of QCT's in Baltimore city range from 24510030100 to 24510280500, but not by regular intervals since only tracts designated QCT are listed. The values are not integers, they are numerical IDs.24510070200NogeometryMulti-polygon shapes for each census tractThese are shape polygons, thus don't have a single value or expected rangeNo To leave feedback or ask a question about this dataset, please fill out the following form: Baltimore City Qualified Census Tracts feedback form.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Some Other Race Alone (5-year estimate) in Baltimore City, MD (B03002008E024510) from 2009 to 2023 about Baltimore City, MD; Baltimore; MD; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Baltimore population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Baltimore. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Baltimore by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Baltimore.

Key observations

The largest age group in Baltimore, MD was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 54,212 (9.39%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Baltimore, MD was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 8,797 (1.52%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Baltimore is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Baltimore total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Baltimore Population by Age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Baltimore city, Maryland. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Baltimore metro area from 1950 to 2025.

1950 Age Census Data for Baltimore, Maryland. Refer to the 1950 codebook (codebook_1950.pdf) for more information. This is part of a collection of 221 Baltimore Ecosystem Study metadata records that point to a geodatabase. The geodatabase is available online and is considerably large. Upon request, and under certain arrangements, it can be shipped on media, such as a usb hard drive. The geodatabase is roughly 51.4 Gb in size, consisting of 4,914 files in 160 folders. Although this metadata record and the others like it are not rich with attributes, it is nonetheless made available because the data that it represents could be indeed useful.

Baltimore City, MD - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Baltimore city, MD was 45420.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Baltimore City, MD - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Baltimore city, MD reached a record high of 45420.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 17342.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Baltimore City, MD - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Baltimore city, MD - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Median household income is the middle value of the incomes earned in the prior year by households in an area. Income and earnings are inflation-adjusted for the last year of the 5-year period. The median value is used as opposed to the average so that both extremely high and extremely low prices do not distort the total amount of income earned by households in an area. Source: American Community SurveyYears Available: 2006-2010, 2007-2011, 2008-2012, 2009-2013, 2010-2014, 2011-2015, 2012-2016, 2013-2017, 2014-2018, 2015-2019, 2016-2020, 2017-2021, 2018-2022, 2019-2023Please note: We do not recommend comparing overlapping years of data due to the nature of this dataset. For more information, please visit: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data.html

In 2023, the population of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metropolitan area in the United States was about 2.83 million people. This is consistent with the previous year, when the population was also about 2.84 million.

The percent chance that two people picked at random within an area will be of a different race/ethnicity. This number does not reflect which race/ethnicity is predominant within an area. The higher the value, the more racially and ethnically diverse an area. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey Years Available: 2010, 2011-2015, 2012-2016, 2013-2017, 2014-2018, 2015-2019, 2017-2021, 2018-2022, 2019-2023Please note: We do not recommend comparing overlapping years of data due to the nature of this dataset. For more information, please visit: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data.html

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Baltimore city (County), Maryland. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.