Perry Hall, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Perry Hall, 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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A
Income Above average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,221 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4210.8 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.30% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,897 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Perry Hall declined by 1.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,221 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Perry Hall is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.2% of residents. That is 2.1 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,876 20.1% -0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,225 21.3% -1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,777 23.2% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,815 16.5% on par
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 51.0% of the people living in Perry Hall and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 49.0% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Perry Hall has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,182 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.80% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Perry Hall is about 7% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $163,037 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,749 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Perry Hall is about 7.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,749 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Perry Hall spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 229 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.5 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.1 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 229 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,112 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,048 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,762 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Perry Hall is about the same as 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
Perry Hall has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Perry Hall has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Perry Hall, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How Perry Hall, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall, MD | 29,221 | $111,182 #1/2 | $163,037 #2/2 | 27.5 min #2/2 |
| Carney, MD | 28,224 | $82,605 | $427,955 | 23.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perry Hall, Maryland.
What is the population of Perry Hall, Maryland?
About 29,221 people live in Perry Hall, Maryland, in 10,897 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 40.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Perry Hall, Maryland mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Perry Hall, Maryland has 4,211 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 49 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Perry Hall, Maryland?
The median home costs 1.5 times the median household income ($163,037 against $111,182), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,749 a month takes about 19% 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 Perry Hall, Maryland?
Unemployment in Perry Hall, Maryland is only 2.0%, 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 Perry Hall, Maryland?
43.4% of adults in Perry Hall, 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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