Towson, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Towson, 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 | Towson | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,458 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4231.3 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.04% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.6 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 23,957 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Towson grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 60,458 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Towson is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 31.3% of residents. That is 11.0 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 18,894 31.3% +11.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,047 18.3% -4.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,794 16.2% -4.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,028 14.9% -1.6 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 54.0% of the people living in Towson and men 46.0%.
- Women 54.0% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 46.0% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Towson has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Towson | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,951 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.21% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Towson is about 3% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Towson | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $790,853 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,762 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Towson is about 37.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,762 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Towson spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Towson | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.4 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,734 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.0% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 38,660 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,777 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Towson 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
Towson has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Towson | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Towson has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Towson | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Towson, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How Towson, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, MD | 60,458 | $100,951 #1/2 | $790,853 #1/2 | 22.2 min #1/2 |
| Parkville, MD | 30,547 | $78,821 | $249,979 | 23.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Towson, Maryland.
What is the population of Towson, Maryland?
About 60,458 people live in Towson, Maryland, in 23,957 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 31.6, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Towson, Maryland urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Towson, Maryland has 4,231 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 Towson, Maryland?
The median home costs 7.8 times the median household income ($790,853 against $100,951), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,762 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Towson, Maryland?
53.6% of adults in Towson, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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