Catonsville, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Catonsville, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Catonsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,371 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3088.8 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.40% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,424 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Catonsville grew by 2.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 43,371 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Catonsville is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.2% of residents. That is 4.0 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,511 24.2% +4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,209 18.9% -3.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,151 18.8% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,042 16.2% -0.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.4% of the people living in Catonsville and men 47.6%.
- Women 52.4% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 47.6% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Catonsville has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Catonsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,422 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.57% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Catonsville is about 10% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Catonsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $380,953 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,724 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Catonsville is about 18.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,724 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Catonsville spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Catonsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,793 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 20.9% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 36,321 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,962 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Catonsville is 22 minutes, shorter than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Catonsville has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Catonsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Catonsville has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Catonsville | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Catonsville, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
Catonsville, MD is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 43,371 residents against a local median of 26,574. The measure that sets Catonsville, MD apart most is median home price: $380,953, 28% below the local median of $531,849.
The cities themselves spread $954,389 on median home price, so Catonsville, MD sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Catonsville, MD has the 3rd highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville, MD | 43,371 | $114,422 #3/5 | $380,953 #3/5 | 22.4 min #2/5 |
| Woodlawn, MD | 40,959 | $84,232 | $713,699 | 23.9 min |
| Ilchester, MD | 28,356 | $151,912 | $1,113,086 | 23.1 min |
| Arbutus, MD | 22,506 | $98,151 | $158,697 | 22.1 min |
| Elkridge, MD | 24,792 | $139,900 | $349,998 | 23.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catonsville, Maryland.
How big is Catonsville, Maryland by population?
About 43,371 people live in Catonsville, Maryland, in 16,424 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 38.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Catonsville, Maryland urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Catonsville, Maryland has 3,089 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 36 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Catonsville, Maryland an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.3 times the median household income ($380,953 against $114,422), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,724 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Catonsville, Maryland?
Unemployment in Catonsville, Maryland is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Catonsville, Maryland?
43.8% of adults in Catonsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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