Catonsville
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland
Catonsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baltimore County, Maryland, with 44,701 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodlawn, 2.9 miles N.
- 44,701residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 14.0 sq miland area · 36.2 km²
- 3,202 / sq mipopulation density
- 21228main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Catonsville
Catonsville () is a town in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 44,701 at the 2020 US Census. The community is a streetcar suburb of Baltimore along the city's western border. The town is known for its proximity to the Patapsco River and Patapsco Valley State Park, making it a regional mountain biking hub. The town is also notable as a local hotbed of music, earning it the official nickname of "Music City, Maryland." Catonsville contains the majority of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a major public research university with close to 14,000 students.
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Living in Catonsville
- Median household income
- $114,109
- Median home value
- $416,900
- Median rent
- $1,724/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Catonsville had 44,701 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 44,701 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,202 per sq mi (1,236 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Catonsville at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Baltimore County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 44,701 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.96 sq mi (36.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2642° N, 76.7424° W |
| ZIP codes | 21228, 21250 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2414125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Catonsville
- Woodlawn2.9 mi N
- Arbutus3.1 mi SE
- Ilchester3.5 mi S
- Lansdowne4.6 mi SE
- Elkridge4.8 mi S
- Ellicott City5.0 mi W
- Linthicum5.6 mi SE
- Lochearn5.8 mi N
- Baltimore Highlands5.9 mi E
- Milford Mill6.0 mi N
- Brooklyn Park7.2 mi SE
- Baltimore7.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Catonsville
What county is Catonsville in?
Catonsville is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of Catonsville, MD?
44,701 people lived in Catonsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Catonsville, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21228. Other ZIP codes: 21250.
What is the elevation of Catonsville?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Catonsville?
Woodlawn (2.9 mi), Arbutus (3.1 mi), Ilchester (3.5 mi), Lansdowne (4.6 mi), Elkridge (4.8 mi).
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