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Jessup

County:
Howard County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.048
State:
Maryland

Jessup is a CDP located in Howard County, Maryland. Jessup has a 2026 population of 9,611. Jessup is currently growing at a rate of 1.64% 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 Jessup is $128,851 with a poverty rate of 8.33%. The median age in Jessup is 35.5 years: 36.8 years for males, and 32.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 223.4 males.

9.6K
Total Population
1,589
Density (mi²)
155 1.64%
Growth

Jessup Population

Jessup Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,6111551.64%
20259,4561541.66%

Median Age

Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 32.6 years
Male: 36.8 years

Jessup Adults

There are 8,645 adults, (436 of whom are seniors) in Jessup.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,071 (30.9%)
Male: 6,860 (69.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jessup includes 56.71% Black or African American, 27.32% White, 6.19% Asian, 3.59% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,63256.71%
White2,71327.32%
Asian6156.19%
Two or more races5565.6%
Other race3573.59%
Native American530.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race3213.23%
Two or more races2682.7%
Black or African American1421.43%
White560.56%
Native American150.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,49055.28%
White2,65726.75%
Asian6156.19%
Two or more races2882.9%
Native American380.38%
Other race360.36%

Jessup Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jessup 's average per capita income is $70,563. Household income levels show a median of $128,851. The poverty rate stands at 8.33%.

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
Non Families$150,655$146,658
Married Families$137,885-
Households$128,851$148,339
Families$118,281$141,421

$70,563

Average Income

$128,851

Median Household Income

8.33%

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)