Towson, MD

City

Demographics of Towson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

69.2%

Households with Children

24.3%

School Enrollment K-12

5,269

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 13.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 33.9%
Working Age (35-54): 21.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.7%
High School / GED: 9.4%
Some College or Associate's: 17.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 69.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.0%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 27.1%
Living Alone: 48.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 6.0%
Black or African American: 16.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 33.7%
South Asian: 44.0%
Southeast Asian: 13.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 9.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 19.7%
Puerto Rican: 19.8%
Cuban: 2.9%
Dominican: 3.0%
Central American: 13.0%
South American: 29.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.4%
Other White: 59.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 11.7%
Caribbean: 4.0%
Other Black: 38.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.3%
Spanish: 3.6%
European & Indo-European: 5.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.4%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 21.4%
Not Enrolled: 63.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Towson

Southland Hills / Burnbrae

Chestnut Hill / The Willows of Ruxton

Woodbrook / Four Winds

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources