State
County
Land Area (mi²)
30.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,425.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
10.38%
World Population Review
Ellicott City, Maryland Population 2021
72,665
Ellicott City is a city located in Howard County Maryland. Ellicott City has a 2020 population of 72,665. It is also the county seat of Howard County. Ellicott City is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 10.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,834 in 2010. Ellicott City reached it's highest population of 72,665 in 2019.
The average household income in Ellicott City is $157,034 with a poverty rate of 4.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,615 per month, and the median house value is $537,400. The median age in Ellicott City is 41.4 years, 41.4 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
Ellicott City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellicott City was:
- White: 56.76%
- Asian: 29.80%
- Black or African American: 8.83%
- Two or more races: 3.36%
- Other race: 1.00%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Ellicott City, Maryland is 72,665 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 72,247.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 65,834.
Ellicott City, Maryland Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,243 | 56.76% |
| Asian | 21,651 | 29.80% |
| Black or African American | 6,416 | 8.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2,443 | 3.36% |
| Some Other Race | 729 | 1.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 151 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.04% |
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Ellicott City Population by Race
Ellicott City Population Pyramid $2021
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Ellicott City Population by Age
Ellicott City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,860 | 2.79 | 74.1 |
| Married | 17,509 | 3.26 | 83.6 |
| Non Family | 5,992 | 1.19 | 51.6 |
| Female | 1,719 | 3.22 | 59.6 |
| Male | 640 | 3.69 | 63.1 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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Ellicott City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 776 | 1.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,108 | 2.23% |
| High School Graduate | 6,138 | 12.35% |
| Some College | 5,426 | 10.92% |
| Associates Degree | 2,788 | 5.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,949 | 32.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,510 | 35.23% |
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Ellicott City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ellicott City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,520 | 27,592 | 18,717 |
| Asian | 14,302 | 13,618 | 10,725 |
| Black | 4,450 | 4,244 | 2,701 |
| Hispanic | 1,410 | 1,368 | 782 |
| 2+ Races | 840 | 816 | 496 |
| Other Race | 407 | 407 | 163 |
| Native American | 74 | 74 | 22 |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.99%.
Ellicott City Educational Attainment by Race
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$77,160
Average Earnings
$100,613
Average Male
$59,904
Average Female
Ellicott City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ellicott City Language by Age
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Ellicott City Language
68.25% of Ellicott City residents speak only English, while 31.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 18.45% of the population.
Ellicott City Language
Ellicott City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21,568 | 1,212 | 5.62% |
| White | 39,063 | 1,017 | 2.60% |
| Black | 6,337 | 564 | 8.90% |
| Hispanic | 2,404 | 99 | 4.12% |
| Multiple | 2,441 | 23 | 0.94% |
| Other | 729 | 13 | 1.78% |
4.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.14%
Male Poverty Rate
3.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ellicott City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellicott City is Black, with 8.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellicott City is Multiple, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.80%.
Ellicott City Poverty
Ellicott City Poverty Rate by Education
Ellicott City Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
63.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.2%
Male Marriage Rate
61.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Ellicott City Married by Age and Sex
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Ellicott City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Ellicott City Marital Status by Race
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Ellicott City Marital Status
Ellicott City Veterans by War
Ellicott City Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,206 | 9.97% |
| Black | 331 | 6.66% |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 10.90% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 6.64% |
| Other Race | 13 | 2.72% |
| Islander | 13 | 40.63% |
Ellicott City Veterans by Race
Ellicott City Veterans by Education
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4.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ellicott City Veterans by Education
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68.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Ellicott City Employment by Age
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Ellicott City Employment by Race
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Ellicott City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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73.33%
Native Born
26.67%
Foreign Born
10.75%
Non Citizen
15.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.33% of Ellicott City residents were born in the United States, with 39.40% having been born in Maryland. 10.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Ellicott City Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72,665 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 72,665 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 72,665 | 418 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 72,247 | 510 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 71,737 | 957 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 70,780 | 2,267 | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 68,513 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 68,507 | 1,782 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 66,725 | 249 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 66,476 | 1,450 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 65,026 | -808 | -1.23% |
| 2010 | 65,834 | 0.00% |