Baltimore County-As of 2000, the population is 754,292. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland colony, in County Longford, Ireland. It should be noted that Baltimore County does not include the City of Baltimore, which was split off as an independent city in 1851.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 754,292 people, 299,877 households, and 198,518 families residing in the county. The population density is 487/km˛ (1,260/mi˛). There are 313,734 housing units at an average density of 202/km˛ (524/mi˛).
Of interest to
Christian singles prospecting in this county are;
Median age, Married couples, and racial makeup of
the local population. The racial makeup of the county is 74.39% White, 20.10% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. 1.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 299,877 households out of which 30.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.40% are married couples living together, 12.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.80% are non-families. 27.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 3.00.
Christian singles may
wish to note the ratio of women to men in this
county. In the county the population is spread out with 23.60% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $50,667, and the median income for a family is $59,998. Males have a median income of $41,048 versus $31,426 for females. The per capita income for the county is $26,167. 6.50% of the population and 4.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.20% of those under the age of 18 and 6.50% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Colleges and universities
The University System of Maryland has a campus in Baltimore County, in the Arbutus community, known as UMBC -- University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Also located in the county:
Goucher College (in Towson)
Towson University (formerly known as Towson State University, and before that Towson State Teachers' College) (in Towson)
Villa Julie College (campuses in Stevenson and Owings Mills)
The county also as a Community College system know as Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), with campuses in Catonsville, Essex, and Dundalk
Cities and towns
Baltimore County has no incorporated municipalities, yet contains many unincorporated areas of local distinction.
Unincorporated areas are also considered as towns by many people and listed in many collections of towns, but they lack local government. Various organizations, such as the United States Census Bureau, the United States Postal Service, and local chambers of commerce, define the communities they wish to recognize differently, and since they are not incorporated, their boundaries have no official status outside the organizations in question. The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county:
Arbutus
Bowleys Quarters
Carney
Catonsville
Cockeysville
Dundalk
Edgemere
Essex
Garrison
Hampton
Kingsville
Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands
Lochearn
Lutherville-Timonium
Mays Chapel
Middle River
Milford Mill
Overlea
Owings Mills
Parkville
Perry Hall
Pikesville
Randallstown
Reisterstown
Rosedale
Rossville
Towson
White Marsh
Woodlawn
Germantown
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