Dundalk, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dundalk, 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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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,263 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3632.9 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.78% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 24,021 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dundalk grew by 6.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 63,263 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dundalk is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.2% of residents. That is about the same share as Maryland.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,859 20.3% +0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 14,065 22.2% on par
- Gen X 45–60 12,107 19.1% -1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 11,096 17.5% +1.0 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 51.2% of the people living in Dundalk and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 48.8% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Dundalk has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,657 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.71% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dundalk is about 36% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $177,834 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,497 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dundalk is about 9.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,497 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dundalk spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.1 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,832 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,319 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,317 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Dundalk is 23 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
Dundalk has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Dundalk has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Dundalk, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How Dundalk, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk, MD | 63,263 | $66,657 #3/3 | $177,834 #3/3 | 22.6 min #1/3 |
| Rosedale, MD | 21,262 | $84,885 | $216,985 | 25.0 min |
| Essex, MD | 39,226 | $67,625 | $320,493 | 26.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dundalk, Maryland.
How big is Dundalk, Maryland by population?
About 63,263 people live in Dundalk, Maryland, in 24,021 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Dundalk, Maryland urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Dundalk, Maryland has 3,633 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 42 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Dundalk, Maryland?
The median home costs 2.7 times the median household income ($177,834 against $66,657), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,497 a month takes about 27% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Dundalk, Maryland?
Unemployment in Dundalk, Maryland is 6.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Dundalk, Maryland have a college degree?
13.6% of adults in Dundalk, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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