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Census Tract 6011.07, Howard County, Maryland
Census Tract 6011.07, GEOID 24027601107, in Howard County, Maryland, entirely within Ilchester. 5,507 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±786); the 2020 Census counted 5,076.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,507
±786 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,076
Median household income
$74,777
±$36,431 (90% margin)
Howard County: $149,763
Median home value
$345,200
±$177,792 (90% margin)
Howard County: $597,900
Median gross rent
$2,089
±$103 (90% margin)
Howard County: $2,099
Where is Census Tract 6011.07?
Census Tract 6011.07 is one of 59 census tracts in Howard County, Maryland. It covers 0.52 square miles of land, 9,818 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 24027601107, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Ilchester | 100% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 6011.07: Tract 6011.08 ($138,381), Tract 6012.03 ($136,776) and Tract 6067.06 ($144,667). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 6011.07?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 6011.07's population at 5,507 (±786) in 1,905 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,076 residents and 1,820 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 6011.07 | Ilchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,507 ±786 | 28,364 |
| Households | 1,905 ±200 | 10,028 |
| Average household size | 2.89 ±0.32 | 2.83 |
| Housing units | 1,915 ±198 | 10,257 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 6011.07?
The median resident of Census Tract 6011.07 is 30.9 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 5.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.3%. 29.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 6011.07 | Ilchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 ±2.8 | 36.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.9% ±4.8 pts | 25.2% |
| 65 years and over | 5.9% ±1.6 pts | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.1% ±10.0 pts | 12.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.3% ±6.0 pts | 48.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±4.0 pts | 11.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.0% ±5.3 pts | 19.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±4.5 pts | 7.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 29.8% ±6.6 pts | 20.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.3% ±7.8 pts | 27.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±3.3 pts | 3.7% |
| With a disability | 8.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±5.3 pts | 3.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9% ±4.7 pts | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.4% ±8.0 pts | 62.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.0% ±4.0 pts | 32.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±5.4 pts | 89.9% |
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 Census Tract 6011.07 earn?
Half of the 1,905 households in Census Tract 6011.07 earn less than $74,777 a year (±$36,431), against $149,763 across Howard County: 59th highest of the county's 59 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 6011.07 | Ilchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,777 ±$36,431 | $152,103 |
| Mean household income | $106,224 ±$15,944 | $176,947 |
| Per capita income | $38,200 ±$3,583 | $63,266 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7% ±6.6 pts | 5.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.5% ±12.4 pts | 6.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6% ±5.5 pts | 4.6% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±1.1 pts | 99.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±4.1 pts | 98.2% |
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 Census Tract 6011.07?
Owners occupy 42.4% of Census Tract 6011.07's occupied homes and renters 57.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $345,200 by its owner (±$177,792). The median renter pays $2,089 a month including utilities, and 54.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 6011.07 | Ilchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $345,200 ±$177,792 | $532,400 |
| Median gross rent | $2,089 ±$103 | $2,115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.1% ±14.2 pts | 39.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,606 ±$170 | $2,856 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.4% ±7.0 pts | 76.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.6% ±7.0 pts | 23.6% |
| Housing units | 1,915 ±198 | 10,257 |
| Single-family detached homes | 19.4% ±6.7 pts | 45.7% |
| Mobile homes | 29.8% ±8.2 pts | 5.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±4.2 pts | 12.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±4.8 pts | 2.6% |
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 Census Tract 6011.07 get to work?
68.1% of Census Tract 6011.07's workers drive alone and 16.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Tract 6011.07 | Ilchester |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.4% ±6.2 pts | 74.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 3.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1% ±7.1 pts | 62.9% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±4.5 pts | 5.2% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 16.9% ±5.7 pts | 27.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min ±3.3 | 27.6 min |
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
How does Census Tract 6011.07 compare with the other tracts in Howard County?
Among Howard County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 6011.07 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Howard County | In Ilchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 59 | 4th of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 59 | 1st of 5 |
| Median household income | 59th of 59 | 5th of 5 |
| Per capita income | 59th of 59 | 5th of 5 |
| Median home value | 58th of 59 | 5th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 49 | 3rd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 21 | 1st of 2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th of 59 | 5th of 5 |
| Median age | 59th of 59 | 5th of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 55th of 59 | 5th of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Howard County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6026 | 56th | $93,006±$18,310 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6069.07 | 57th | $90,578±$19,477 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6066.06 | 58th | $86,250±$25,075 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6011.07 | 59th | $74,777±$36,431 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 6011.07?
Every figure for Census Tract 6011.07 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections