Morningside town, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Morningside town is a small community located in Maryland. The total population is 1,031. It ranks as the 330th most populous out of 528 cities and towns in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Morningside town is 42.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Morningside town is $80,000. This is 21% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 79% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $287,000. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Morningside town is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.5%) is well below the state average of 47.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.0% vs 12.1%). The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Morningside town, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 528 Census-designated places in Maryland. For official data, visit data.census.gov.