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Harford County, Maryland
Harford County, Maryland. Harford County had 266,446 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). It holds 16 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 census-designated) and 59 census tracts. GEOID 24025.
Harford County is one of the 7 counties of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
266,446
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 260,924 · ACS 2020-2024: 263,757
Median household income
$112,265
±$2,167 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$386,400
±$5,089 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,586
±$40 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
How many people live in Harford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 260,924 residents in Harford County. The Census Bureau estimates 266,446 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 263,757 over 437 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harford County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 263,757 | 6,206,011 | +11,535 |
| Households | 101,795±570 | 2,362,928 | +7,840 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.01 | 2.57 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 105,468±142 | 2,560,784 | +5,258 |
Harford County's population since 2000
From 218,590 in 2000 to 266,446 in 2025: up 21.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Harford County?
Harford County holds 16 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is Bel Air South with 58,137 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bel Air South | 57,648 | $123,653 |
|---|---|---|
| Bel Air North | 31,841 | $137,336 |
| Edgewood | 25,713 | $80,772 |
| Aberdeen | 16,254 | $74,826 |
| Havre de Grace | 14,807 | $105,817 |
| Joppatowne | 13,425 | $117,881 |
| Bel Air, Harford County | 10,661 | $74,605 |
| Fallston | 9,306 | $154,688 |
| Riverside | 7,021 | $105,785 |
| Abingdon | 4,826 | $136,833 |
| Pleasant Hills | 3,998 | $166,339 |
| JarrettsvilleGEOID 2442325 | 2,888 | $146,635 |
| Perryman | 2,496 | $35,392 |
| Aberdeen Proving GroundGEOID 2400175 | 1,668 | $125,069 |
| PylesvilleGEOID 2464375 | 711 | $173,171 |
| DarlingtonGEOID 2421800 | 398 | $81,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harford County?
The median resident of Harford County is 40.5 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.1%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Harford County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±0.2 | 39.4 | −0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% | 12.5% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.6%±0.2 pts | 46.6% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.1%±0.5 pts | 28.9% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 6.5% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 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 | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±0.5 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6%±0.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±0.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3%±0.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±0.5 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.3%±1.1 pts | 43.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.0%±0.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Harford County earn?
Half of Harford County's 101,795 households earn less than $112,265 a year (±$2,167), against $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $109,713 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harford County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,265±$2,167 | $103,678 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,148±$2,721 | $136,642 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,717±$992 | $52,979 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1%±0.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.7%±1.7 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.6 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Harford County?
Owners occupy 79.7% of Harford County's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $386,400 by its owner (±$5,089). The median renter pays $1,586 a month including utilities, and 39.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harford County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $386,400±$5,089 | $419,900 | +$25,314 |
| Median gross rent | $1,586±$40 | $1,705 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.2%±3.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,165±$36 | $2,347 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7%±1.1 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 105,468±142 | 2,560,784 | +5,258 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1%±1.2 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Harford County building?
Builders took permits for 715 new housing units across Harford County in 2025 (578 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Harford County get to work?
75.1% of Harford County's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Harford County | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.5%±0.8 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1%±1.2 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±0.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9%±1.0 pts | 19.3% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min±1.0 | 31.1 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 are Harford County's census tracts?
Harford County is divided into 59 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,099 (Tract 3029.01) to $205,000 (Tract 3032.05).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harford County compare with Maryland's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 24 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 24 |
| Median household income | 10th of 24 |
| Median home value | 12th of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 24 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 24 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 24 |
| Median age | 12th of 24 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Harford County 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.