Baltimore County Facts

Baltimore County…

One of 24 political jurisdictions in Maryland (23 counties and Baltimore City)

Third largest population in the State:

1. Montgomery County

2. Prince George’s County

3. Baltimore County (754,292 population is 14% of State)

4. Baltimore City

5. Anne Arundel County (2000 U.S. Census)

Fourth largest population per square mile in the State:

1. Baltimore City

2. Montgomery County

3. Prince George’s County

4. Baltimore County (1,290 persons per sq. mile)

5. Anne Arundel County (2000 U.S.Census)

Total population larger than four States (i.e., North Dakota, Alaska, Vermont, Wyoming) and the District of Columbia (2000 U.S. Census)

14.6% (110,335) of residents are age 65 and older (2000 U.S. Census)

Number of households: 299,877 (2000 U.S. Census)

Median household income: $50,667 (U.S. Census 1999 data)

Average per capita income: $26,167 (U.S. Census 1999 data)

Number of families: 198,518 (2000 U.S. Census)

Median family income: $59,998 (2000 U.S.Census)

Average unemployment: 4.2% (Baltimore County Metropolitan Council, 2003)

6.5 % of the population and 4.5% of families live in poverty (U.S. Census 1999 data)

More than 90,000 County residents are uninsured (Maryland Health Improvement Plan 2000-2010)

Leading causes of 2003 County deaths were the same as Maryland and the US:
   1. Heart Disease
   2. Cancer
   3. Stroke
Healthy eating and regular physical activity can help prevent and control these illnesses

Only 32% of County residents age 18 and older eat fruits and vegetables five or more times each day (2004 BRFSS data)

Only 32% of County residents age 18 and older engage in moderate physical activity 30 minutes or more, 5 or more days each week (2004 BRFSS data)

Third largest land area in the State:

1. Frederick County

2. Garrett County

3. Baltimore County (599 square miles)

4. Dorchester County

5. Montgomery County (2000 U.S. Census)

Home to 784 farms with more than 70,000 acres devoted to very diverse agricultural uses

More than 50,000 acres of cropland rank as follows in commodity production within Maryland:

   -Hay, 7th
   -Barley, other
   -Corn, other
   -Soybeans, 17th
   -Wheat, 18th

Ranks sixth in the State in vegetable acres harvested

Major livestock industry is equine services and production

Recognized in thoroughbred industry for its concentration of quality farms (2,100 sites with equine activities)

Equine inventory of 10,630 animals

Other livestock production include sheep, beef and dairy farms

Home to the following agriculture points of interest:
   -Grand National Race
   -Maryland Hunt Cup Race
   -Shawan Downs Equine Event Course
   -Maryland State Fairgrounds

For more information, contact Dave Martin

Last updated: 10/30/2007