Glen Burnie, MD
Census Place
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2021 Population
69,739
0.129% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ben Cardin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
38.2
1.55% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
7.21%
2.7% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$80,458
7.37% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$276,000
5.18% 1-year growth
About
In 2021, Glen Burnie, MD had a population of 69.7k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $80,458. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Glen Burnie, MD grew from 69,649 to 69,739, a 0.129% increase and its median household income grew from $74,932 to $80,458, a 7.37% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glen Burnie, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.04%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.54%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.04%).
None of the households in Glen Burnie, 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.
93.9% of the residents in Glen Burnie, MD are U.S. citizens.
In 2021, the median property value in Glen Burnie, MD was $276,000, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.
Most people in Glen Burnie, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Glen Burnie, MD was 2 cars per household.
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Glen Burnie, MD is home to a population of 69.7k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.3% of Glen Burnie, MD residents were born outside of the country (7.88k people).
In 2021, there were 2.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.7k people) in Glen Burnie, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.52k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
Citizenship
93.9%
2021 Citizenship
94.2%
2020 Citizenship
As of 2021, 93.9% of Glen Burnie, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Glen Burnie, MD was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.
The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Glen Burnie, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
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Diversity
Race and Ethnicity
The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glen Burnie, MD
White (Non-Hispanic)
39.7k ± 2.21k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17k ± 1.59k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.52k ± 812
8.36%
Hispanic Population
5.83k people
In 2021, there were 2.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.7k people) in Glen Burnie, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.52k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
8.36% of the people in Glen Burnie, MD are hispanic (5.83k people).
The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Glen Burnie, MD as a share of the total population.
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Foreign-Born Population
11.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.88k people
10.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
7.29k people
As of 2021, 11.3% of Glen Burnie, MD residents (7.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glen Burnie, MD was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.
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Military
Veterans
Most Common Service Period
Gulf War (2001-)
1,956 ± 430
Vietnam
1,457 ± 292
Gulf War (1990s)
929 ± 236
Glen Burnie, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.
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Economy
The economy of Glen Burnie, MD employs 38.4k people. The largest industries in Glen Burnie, MD are Retail Trade (5,632 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,478 people), and Public Administration (3,959 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($82,439), Utilities ($79,041), and Information ($73,047).
Employment
Occupations
38.4k
2021 Value
± 1,799
1.81%
1 Year growth
± 6.59%
From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glen Burnie, MD grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 37.7k employees to 38.4k employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glen Burnie, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,680 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,677 people), and Management Occupations (3,661 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glen Burnie, MD.
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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.
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Industries
Employment by Industries
38.4k
2021 Value
± 1,799
1.81%
1 Year growth
± 6.59%
From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glen Burnie, MD grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 37.7k employees to 38.4k employees.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glen Burnie, MD, are Retail Trade (5,632 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,478 people), and Public Administration (3,959 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glen Burnie, MD, though some of these residents may live in Glen Burnie, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
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Median Earnings by Industry
$52,846
Median earning men ± $2,222
$42,303
Median earning women ± $2,749
The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($84,772), Information ($73,646), and Manufacturing ($66,412).
The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,000), Manufacturing ($71,313), and Construction ($58,929).
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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 and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
Motorized vehicles
$28.8B
Mixed freight
$23.9B
Electronics
$20B
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.
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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.
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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).
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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 Glen Burnie, 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.
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Senator Elections
US Senators from Maryland
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Ben Cardin
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
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.
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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.
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Education
Completions
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.
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Working Population
Educational Pyramid
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Measure
In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.
This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.
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Educational Attainment
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Race
The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Bachelors Degree (1.01M), and Some college (978k).
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.
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The median property value in Glen Burnie, MD was $276,000 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $262,400 to $276,000, a 5.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Glen Burnie, MD is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.
People in Glen Burnie, MD have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glen Burnie, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.
Median household income in Glen Burnie, MD is $80,458. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Glen Burnie, MD was Census Tract 7514 with a value of $129,010, followed by Census Tract 7303 and Census Tract 7302.04, with respective values of $118,272 and $109,882.
Property
$276,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,541
$17,870
Median Property Taxes
±$1,026
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 Glen Burnie, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.
The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glen Burnie, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.
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Rent vs Own
63.2%
Homeownership
2021
70.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021
In 2021, 63.2% of the housing units in Glen Burnie, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.
This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glen Burnie, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
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Equity
Income by Location
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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
Census Tract 7514
Census Tract 7303
Census Tract 7302.04
In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Glen Burnie, MD was Census Tract 7514 with a value of $129,010, followed by Census Tract 7303 and Census Tract 7302.04, with respective values of $118,272 and $109,882.
The following map shows all of the places in Glen Burnie, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).
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Household Income
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$80,458
Median Household Income
± $4,720
28.3k
Number of Households
± 1,444
In 2021, the median household income of the 28.3k households in Glen Burnie, MD grew to $80,458 from the previous year's value of $74,932.
The following chart displays the households in Glen Burnie, 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 $75k - $100k range.
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Wage Distribution
The closest comparable wage GINI for Glen Burnie, MD is from Maryland.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Maryland
In 2021, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.194% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.
This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.
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Transportation
Commuter Transportation
Most Common Commute in 2021
Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (8.32%)
Worked At Home (6.03%)
In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Glen Burnie, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.32%) and those who worked at home (6.03%).
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.
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Commute Time
28.6 minutes
Average Travel Time
Using averages, employees in Glen Burnie, MD have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% of the workforce in Glen Burnie, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Glen Burnie, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
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Car Ownership
2 cars
Average Number
The following chart displays the households in Glen Burnie, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glen Burnie, MD have 2 cars.
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Poverty
7.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glen Burnie, MD (4.98k out of 69.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glen Burnie, MD is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.
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.
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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.
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Health
93.5% of the population of Glen Burnie, MD has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 9.28% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 2.38% on military or VA plans.
Primary care physicians in Anne Arundel County, MD see 1441 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (1473 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1464 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 449 patients per year.
Coverage
Patient to Clinician Ratios
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1,441 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Anne Arundel County, MD
Primary care physicians in Anne Arundel County, MD see an average of 1,441 patients per year. This represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (1,473 patients).
The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Anne Arundel County, MD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.
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Health Care Diversity
In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.
By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.
The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.
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Uninsured People
6.5%
Uninsured
50.3%
Employer Coverage
16.8%
Medicaid
9.28%
Medicare
14.8%
Non-Group
2.38%
Military or VA
Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glen Burnie, MD declined by 7.07% from 7% to 6.5%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glen Burnie, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
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