Harford County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Harford County, Maryland Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Harford County, Maryland has a population of 263,757, the 8th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $112,265 and the median home value is $386,400. The poverty rate is 7.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Harford County Quick Facts

Population 263,757

Median Household Income $112,265

Median Home Value $386,400

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 40.5 years

Homeownership Rate 79.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 40.3%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 16

Population 263,757 8th of 24

Median Income $112,265 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Harford County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	262,509	263,757	+0.5%
Median household income	$111,317	$112,265	+0.9%
Median home value	$367,300	$386,400	+5.2%

Median Household Income

Harford

$112,265

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Harford

$386,400

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.2%

$25K-$50K 11.8%

$50K-$100K 22.7%

$100K+ 56.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

1.5%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.4%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

4.7%

$60K-$75K

7.0%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

12.1%

$125K-$150K

10.0%

$150K-$200K

14.7%

$200K+

19.6%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

67.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.7%

Renter 20.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,586/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

24.8%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Harford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bel Air South	58,137	$123,653	3.9%	$405,900
Bel Air North	31,302	$137,336	3.5%	$446,500
Edgewood	24,922	$80,772	12.0%	$242,200
Aberdeen	17,298	$74,826	14.3%	$261,400
Havre de Grace	14,994	$105,817	9.0%	$392,900
Joppatowne	14,237	$117,881	6.5%	$342,300
Bel Air	10,585	$74,605	13.9%	$318,400
Fallston	10,013	$154,688	4.5%	$562,300
Riverside	6,585	$105,785	5.7%	$246,100
Abingdon	5,019	$136,833	10.5%	$366,200
Pleasant Hills	3,836	$166,339	2.1%	$532,900
Jarrettsville	2,560	$146,635	4.7%	$476,800
Aberdeen Proving Ground	2,193	$125,069	0.9%	N/A
Perryman	2,174	$35,392	35.0%	$245,400
Pylesville	933	$173,171	0.0%	$649,100
Darlington	353	$81,875	9.5%	$402,900

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Population Overview

Harford County is located in Maryland with a total population of 263,757. It is the 8th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harford County is 40.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harford County is $112,265. This is 8% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $386,400. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.6% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 17.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Harford County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Harford County, Maryland?

Harford County has a population of 263,757, making it the 8th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Harford County?

The median household income in Harford County is $112,265 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.

How many cities are in Harford County, Maryland?

Harford County contains 16 Census-designated places.