Poverty Rate in Towson, Maryland
In Towson, Maryland, an estimated 5,862 of 50,483 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Towson, Maryland?
The poverty rate in Towson, Maryland is 11.6%.
- How many people in Towson, Maryland live in poverty?
In Towson, Maryland, an estimated 5,862 of 50,483 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Towson, Maryland compare to the average for Maryland?
The poverty rate in Towson, Maryland is 12.62% higher than the Maryland average. In Towson, Maryland, an estimated 11.6% of 50,483 people live in poverty. In Maryland, 10.3% of 6,023,847 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Towson, Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Towson, Maryland is 9.38% lower than the US average. In Towson, Maryland, an estimated 11.6% of 50,483 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Towson, Maryland
2022
11.6% of 50 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
5.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
5.5% of 10 thousand people
Under 5 years
5.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
5.1% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
5.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
5.6% of 7 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
5.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
5.3% of 10 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
14.1% of 31 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
25.7% of 14 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
4.9% of 17 thousand people
60 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Towson, Maryland
2022
9.6% of 13 thousand people
65 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Towson, Maryland
2022
9.9% of 10 thousand people
- Gender
Male
9.5% Poverty Rate for men in Towson, Maryland
2022
9.5% of 23 thousand people
Female
13.5% Poverty Rate for women in Towson, Maryland
2022
13.5% of 27 thousand people
- Race
White
11.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Towson, Maryland
2022
11.3% of 37 thousand people
Black or African American
12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Towson, Maryland
2022
12.9% of 7 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Towson, Maryland
2022
0% of 75 people
Asian
8.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Towson, Maryland
2022
8.8% of 3 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Towson, Maryland
2022
0% of 22 people
Some other race
9.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Towson, Maryland
2022
9.4% of 404 people
Two or more races
16% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Towson, Maryland
2022
16% of 3 thousand people
Hispanic
7.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Towson, Maryland
2022
7.9% of 2 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Towson, Maryland
2022
11.5% of 36 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
6.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Towson, Maryland
2022
6.5% of 34 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
25.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Towson, Maryland
2022
25.5% of 968 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
7.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Towson, Maryland
2022
7.6% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Towson, Maryland
2022
13.6% of 6 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Towson, Maryland
2022
3.8% of 24 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
7.9% of 28 thousand people
Employed
7.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Towson, Maryland
2022
7.1% of 27 thousand people
Male
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Towson, Maryland
2022
3.8% of 13 thousand people
Female
10.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Towson, Maryland
2022
10.2% of 14 thousand people
Unemployed
26.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Towson, Maryland
2022
26.8% of 1 thousand people
Male
22.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Towson, Maryland
2022
22.9% of 523 people
Female
30% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Towson, Maryland
2022
30% of 633 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Towson, Maryland
2022
12.9% of 42 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Towson, Maryland
2022
0.6% of 19 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Towson, Maryland
2022
26.8% of 10 thousand people
Did not work
20.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Towson, Maryland
2022
20.6% of 12 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Towson, Maryland
2022
30.6% of 15 thousand people
Male
28.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Towson, Maryland
2022
28.1% of 6 thousand people
Female
32.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Towson, Maryland
2022
32.1% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
69.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
69.9% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
9.1% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
3.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
3.7% of 752 people
45 to 54 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
21.8% of 825 people
55 to 64 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
17.8% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Towson, Maryland
2022
16.8% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
24% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Towson, Maryland
2022
24% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Towson, Maryland
2022
1.4% of 6 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
53.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Towson, Maryland
2022
53.7% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
45.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Towson, Maryland
2022
45.4% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Towson, Maryland
2022
11.4%