Census-designated place · Maryland
Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge, census-designated place, in Howard County, Maryland. Elkridge had 26,283 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,981). GEOID 2425750.
Residents, 2020-2024
26,283
±1,981 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 25,171
Median household income
$139,913
±$9,009 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$454,200
±$15,140 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$2,295
±$81 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Elkridge and what county is it in?
Elkridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Howard County, Maryland. It covers 8.4 square miles of land, 3,011 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elkridge is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elkridge, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Elkridge's population at 26,283 (±1,981). The 2020 Census counted 25,171 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Elkridge is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Elkridge | Howard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,283 ±1,981 | 336,328 | +4,825 |
| Households | 9,339 ±516 | 121,065 | +1,383 |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.13 | 2.76 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,770 ±502 | 125,286 | +1,501 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elkridge?
The median resident of Elkridge is 34.4 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 34.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.6%. 24.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elkridge | Howard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±1.3 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±2.5 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.9% ±1.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±2.7 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±1.7 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.8% ±3.4 pts | 45.9% | −13.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.6% ±4.7 pts | 19.7% | +7.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.4% ±3.9 pts | 19.2% | +6.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.4% ±3.2 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.6% ±3.4 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 6.9% ±1.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±1.7 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.9% ±3.6 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.1% ±2.9 pts | 34.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.7% ±4.3 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elkridge earn?
Half of Elkridge's 9,339 households earn less than $139,913 a year (±$9,009), against $149,763 in Howard County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 the median was $123,153 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,760 after inflation. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elkridge | Howard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,913 ±$9,009 | $149,763 | +$16,760 |
| Mean household income | $151,439 ±$8,339 | $184,243 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,691 ±$2,892 | $67,501 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9% ±5.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6% ±2.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.5 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±1.1 pts | 96.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elkridge?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Elkridge's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $454,200 by its owner (±$15,140). The median renter pays $2,295 a month including utilities, and 46.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elkridge | Howard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $454,200 ±$15,140 | $597,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,295 ±$81 | $2,099 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.5% ±9.6 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,702 ±$106 | $3,021 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3% ±3.4 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.7% ±3.4 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Housing units | 9,770 ±502 | 125,286 | +1,501 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 31.2% ±2.9 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 37.5% ±4.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Elkridge work and get to work?
67.8% of Elkridge's workers drive alone and 22.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Elkridge | Howard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.6% ±2.6 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.8% ±4.0 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.8% ±3.9 pts | 26.0% | +16.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±1.7 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elkridge?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Elkridge (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $101,023 (Tract 6012.05) to $166,250 (Tract 6012.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6012.03Howard County | 10,485 | $136,776 |
| Tract 6012.04Howard County | 7,712 | $158,481 |
| Tract 6012.05Howard County | 4,855 | $101,023 |
| Tract 6012.06Howard County | 4,098 | $166,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elkridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Elkridge compare with other places in Maryland?
Elkridge ranks 86th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 52nd | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th | 326 |
| Median household income | 86th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 139th | 326 |
| Median home value | 134th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 133rd | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th | 325 |
| Median age | 290th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 235th | 323 |
| Work from home | 93rd | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 254th | 325 |
Elkridge's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Elkridge with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elkridge?
7 of the 57 figures for Elkridge on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elkridge are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.