Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD

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2020 Population

119,293

1.16% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

46.8

0.637% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

5.3%

2.72% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$106,476

1.76% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$423,800

2.19% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,397

1.14% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD had a population of 119k people with a median age of 46.8 and a median household income of $106,476. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD declined from 120,687 to 119,293, a −1.16% decrease and its median household income grew from $104,631 to $106,476, a 1.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%), and White (Hispanic) (1.55%).

8.55% of the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Stevenson University (1,023 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was $423,800, and the homeownership rate was 83.5%.

Most people in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD borders Carroll County PUMA, MD, Randallstown (East), Owings Mills, Milford Mill & Reisterstown PUMA, MD, Pikesville (South), Lochearn, Cockeysville & Mays Chapel PUMA, MD, Towson (East & Central), Parkville & Carney PUMA, MD, Perry Hall, Middle River & Rosedale PUMA, MD, Dundalk, Essex & Edgemere PUMA, MD, Catonsville, Woodlawn & Arbutus PUMA, MD, Bel Air Town, Fallston & Jarrettsville PUMA, MD, Aberdeen & Havre de Grace Cities PUMA, MD, Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, Annapolis City, Parole, Annapolis Neck & Edgewater PUMA, MD, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester & Kent Counties PUMA, MD, and York County (South) PUMA, PA.

United States Maryland

Population & Diversity

Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is home to a population of 119k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.56% of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (9.02k people).

In 2020, there were 6.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.1k people) in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Spanish (2,502 households), Russian (1,024 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (859 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,374

Women

51.5%

57,868

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 119,242 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.6% of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.1k ± 2.27k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.2k ± 1.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4k ± 630

3.32%

Hispanic Population

3.96k people

3.32% of the people in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are hispanic (3.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
637 ± 618 people
India
624 ± 612 people
Korea
479 ± 536 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Philippines, the natal country of 637 Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents, followed by India with 624 and Korea with 479.

Foreign-Born Population

7.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.02k people

7.68%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.27k people

As of 2020, 7.56% of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD residents (9.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 7.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,502 households (2.2%)
Russian
1,024 households (0.9%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
859 households (0.755%)

8.55% of the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Spanish. 2.2% of the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,597 ± 426
Gulf War (2001-)
834 ± 205
Korea
626 ± 177

Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD employs 57.4k people. The largest industries in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Construction (4,021 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,247 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,078 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($237,586), Electric & gas, and other combinations ($214,012), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($194,161).

Males in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,465. The income inequality in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,011

Women

47.1%

30,386

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in 2020 was 57,397 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

57.4k

2020 Value

−1.14%

1 Year decline

± −1.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 58.1k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, are Other managers (2,454 people), Registered nurses (1,462 people), and Chief executives & legislators (1,330 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.4k

2020 Value

−1.14%

1 Year decline

± −1.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 58.1k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, are Construction (4,021 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,247 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,078 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,423

Median earning men ± $2,005

$50,267

Median earning women ± $2,109

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,868), Information ($109,464), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,170).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($75,466), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,704), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,821).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $28.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.9B) and Electronics ($20B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$216B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$23.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.3B
New York
$9.44B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $23.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.3B and New York and $9.44B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD awarded 1,023 degrees. The student population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,364 male students and 4,544 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are White (605 and 59.4%), followed by Black or African American (252 and 24.8%), Hispanic or Latino (59 and 5.8%), and Two or More Races (43 and 4.22%).

The largest universities in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are Stevenson University (1,023 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD are Registered Nursing (271 and 26.5%), General Business Administration & Management (90 and 8.8%), and General Biological Sciences (52 and 5.08%).

The median tuition cost in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD for private four year colleges is $35,504.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,908 (34.2% men and 65.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,908 students enrolled in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,592 records, of which 65% were women and 35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
220 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
90 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Registered Nursing with 220 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Stevenson University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,023 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stevenson University with 1,023 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 310 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, which is 0.435 times less than the 713 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 605 degrees mean that there were 2.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 252 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,504) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,664) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.41% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.342% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (24.5k), High School or Equivalent (21.7k), and Graduate Degree (19.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was $423,800 in 2020, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $414,700 to $423,800, a 2.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is 83.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 32.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is $106,476. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $157,809, followed by Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD and Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD, with respective values of $145,528 and $144,058.

Housing

Property

$423,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,864

$37,381

Median Property Taxes

±$1,259

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.5%

Homeownership

2020

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 83.5% of the housing units in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $157,809, followed by Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD and Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD, with respective values of $145,528 and $144,058.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$106,476

Median Household Income

± $4,058

44.8k

Number of Households

± 1,494

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.8k households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD grew to $106,476 from the previous year's value of $104,631.

The following chart displays the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD

In 2020, the income inequality in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.954% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Worked At Home (9.66%)
Carpooled (6.02%)

In 2020, 80.2% of workers in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.66%) and those who carpooled to work (6.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (32.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% of the workforce in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD (6.25k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.5% of the population of Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 59.8% on employee plans, 7.03% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.729% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1118 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1129 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,118 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,118 patients per year. This represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1,129 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 14.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.54%

Uninsured

59.8%

Employer Coverage

7.03%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.729%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD grew by 10.7% from 3.2% to 3.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.