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Ellicott City

County:
Howard County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
30.007
State:
Maryland

Ellicott City is a CDP located in Howard County, Maryland. Ellicott City has a 2026 population of 75,561. It is also the county seat of Howard County. Ellicott City is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Ellicott City is $156,964 with a poverty rate of 3.75%. The median age in Ellicott City is 43.2 years: 43 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.6 males.

75.6K
Total Population
2,518
Density (mi²)
608 0.81%
Growth

Ellicott City Population

Ellicott City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202675,5616080.81%
202574,9536080.82%

Median Age

Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 43 years

Ellicott City Adults

There are 56,657 adults, (13,936 of whom are seniors) in Ellicott City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 38,091 (50.6%)
Male: 37,166 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ellicott City includes 50.81% White, 30.67% Asian, 9.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White38,23550.81%
Asian23,08030.67%
Black or African American6,8529.1%
Two or more races5,3607.12%
Other race1,5782.1%
Native American1520.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,4911.98%
Other race1,2061.6%
White5500.73%
Black or African American770.1%
Native American580.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37,68550.08%
Asian23,08030.67%
Black or African American6,7759%
Two or more races3,8695.14%
Other race3720.49%
Native American940.12%

Ellicott City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ellicott City 's average per capita income is $92,631. Household income levels show a median of $156,964. The poverty rate stands at 3.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$196,602-
Families$185,557$214,286
Households$156,964$187,257
Non Families$69,119$95,794

$92,631

Average Income

$156,964

Median Household Income

3.75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)