Categories in Towson, Maryland
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Towson, Maryland
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 3,445 | 29 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,510 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 1,101 | 34 years |
| Real estate | 531 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 438 | 25 years |
| Financial services | 426 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 363 | 28 years |
| Psychiatrists and psychotherapists | 272 | 25 years |
| Finance other | 268 | 45 years |
| Social work | 251 | 27 years |
| Accountants | 243 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 232 | 35 years |
| Dentists | 225 | 29 years |
Towson, Maryland Facts
| Area | 14.5 mi² |
| Population | 55,392 |
| Male Population | 25,478 (46.0%) |
| Female Population | 29,914 (54.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +66.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.8% |
| Median Age | 34.6 years (Male: 32.8, Female: 36.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $66,238 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 301, 410, 443 |
| Neighborhoods | Cromwell Valley, West Towson, Towson, Towson Manor Village, Southland Hills |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.40150, -76.60191 |
| Zip Codes | 21139, 21204, 21252, 21284, 21285, More |
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Towson, Maryland Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,350 | 46,855 | 54,425 | 58,759 | 55,392 | 56,020 | 57,860 |
| Population Density | 2,303.4 / mi² | 3,236.1 / mi² | 3,758.9 / mi² | 4,058.3 / mi² | 3,825.7 / mi² | 3,869.1 / mi² | 3,996.2 / mi² |
Towson, Maryland Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, Maryland | +66.1% | +18.2% | +1.8% |
| Maryland | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Towson, Maryland Median Age
Median Age: 34.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, Maryland | 34.6 yrs | 36.3 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| Maryland | 38.2 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Towson, Maryland Population Density
Population Density: 3,826 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, Maryland | 55,392 | 14.48 sq mi | 3,826 / mi² |
| Maryland | 6 million | 12,405.9 sq mi | 483 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Towson, Maryland Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Towson, Maryland
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Towson, Maryland
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Towson, Maryland
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Towson, Maryland
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Towson, Maryland
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Towson, Maryland Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $44,753 | $46,208 | $53,545 | $54,716 | $59,330 | $59,266 | $62,106 | $66,238 |
| Total GDP | $4.2B | $4.6B | $5.6B | $5.8B | $6.4B | $6.5B | $7B | $7.4B |
Towson, Maryland CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, Maryland | 919,614 tn | 16.6 tn | 63,514.4 tons/mi² |
| Maryland | 98,007,598 tn | 16.37 tn | 7,900.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 919,614 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 63,514.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16/10 | 9:04 AM | 3.6 | 71.4 km | 7,030 m | 1km NW of Germantown, Maryland | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/10 | 12:25 PM | 3.05 | 82.4 km | 1,500 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/08 | 5:04 AM | 3.37 | 81 km | 3,610 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/97 | 3:44 AM | 3 | 87.9 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/90 | 1:34 AM | 3.2 | 95.1 km | 10,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/84 | 1:36 AM | 4.2 | 61.4 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/84 | 4:54 AM | 3 | 62.9 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/78 | 7:25 PM | 3 | 64 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/78 | 6:39 AM | 3.1 | 64.9 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/89 | 11:40 PM | 3.9 | 66.6 km | — | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
Towson, Maryland
Towson (/ˈtaʊsən/) is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. The population was 55,197 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Baltimore County and the second-most populated unincorporated county..
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