Jessup is a CDP located in Howard County Maryland. Jessup has a 2024 population of 10,013. Jessup is currently growing at a rate of 2.1% annually but its population has decreased by -4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,458 in 2020.
The average household income in Jessup is $138,187 with a poverty rate of 7.96%. The median age in Jessup is 36.5 years: 37 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jessup was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,497 | 60.1% |
| White | 2,592 | 28.34% |
| Asian | 442 | 4.83% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 4.73% |
| Other race | 113 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.08% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,587 | 2.41 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 762 | 1.5 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Married | 536 | 3.18 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 179 | 3.73 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Male | 110 | 2.73 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,216 | 16.33% |
| Associates Degree | 368 | 4.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 882 | 11.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 518 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 3,050 | 40.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 4.46% |
| Some College | 1,079 | 14.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,593 | 3,633 | 721 |
| White | 2,038 | 1,614 | 385 |
| Hispanic | 355 | 228 | 116 |
| Asian | 286 | 286 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 284 | 204 | 69 |
| Other Race | 83 | 46 | 11 |
| Native American | 63 | 47 | 22 |
| Islander | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $135,104 | $145,295 | $100,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,843 | $103,505 | $101,295 |
| High School Graduate | $36,094 | $41,486 | $23,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,146 | $31,745 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,610 | $77,703 | $77,353 |
| Some College | $50,230 | $0 | $49,559 |
$77,610
Average Earnings
$77,703
Average Male
$77,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.8% of Jessup residents speak only English, while 14.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,629 | 213 | 13.08% |
| Asian | 396 | 64 | 16.16% |
| White | 1,284 | 18 | 1.4% |
7.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.07%
Male Poverty Rate
14.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jessup is Asian, with 16.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jessup is White, with 1.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.3% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,766 | $138,887 |
| Households | $122,574 | $138,187 |
| Married Families | $128,382 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $125,595 | $127,489 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
462
Number of Veterans
386
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 226 |
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 292 | 5.72% |
| White | 136 | 6.2% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 8.31% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28.5%
Labor Force Participation
25.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.48%
Born in Jessup
90.1%
Native Born
9.9%
Foreign Born
4.7%
Non Citizen
5.2%
Naturalized
90.1% of Jessup residents were born in the United States, with 55.48% having been born in Maryland. 4.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,013 | 206 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 9,807 | 205 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 9,602 | -914 | -8.69% |
| 2021 | 10,516 | 58 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 10,458 | 949 | 9.98% |
| 2019 | 9,509 | 1,150 | 13.76% |
| 2018 | 8,359 | -33 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 8,392 | 737 | 9.63% |
| 2016 | 7,655 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 7,671 | 136 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 7,535 | -533 | -6.61% |
| 2013 | 8,068 | -350 | -4.16% |
| 2012 | 8,418 | -846 | -9.13% |
| 2011 | 9,264 | 2,127 | 29.8% |
| 2010 | 7,137 | 0 | 0% |