Demographics & People — Ellicott City, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 73,737 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~78,900 |
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| Median Age | 43.2 |
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| Total Households | 26,578 |
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| Family Households | 20,377 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5889 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,774 |
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| Black or African American | 5,883 |
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| Asian | 22,216 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,655 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 28,180 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,383 |
| German | 10,158 |
| Irish | 8,198 |
| English | 7,402 |
| Italian | 4,666 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,347 |
| Polish | 2,446 |
| American | 2,208 |
| Scottish | 1,553 |
Language
| English Only | 47,267 |
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| Spanish | 2,127 |
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| Population 5+ | 70,392 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,324 |
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| Population 18+ | 54,393 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 27.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ellicott City, Maryland.
