Harford County Summary

Life in Harford County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Harford County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harford County:

  • The population in Harford County is 261,059.

  • The median home value in Harford County is $388,541.

  • The median income in Harford County is $106,417.

  • The median rent in Harford County is $1,475.

  • The unemployment rate in Harford County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Harford County is 7.1%.

  • The average high in Harford County is 68.8° and there are 104.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Harford County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harford County

Bel Air South, MD Population 57,109

Bel Air North, MD Population 31,308

Edgewood, MD Population 25,116

Aberdeen, MD Population 16,422

Havre de Grace, MD Population 14,743

Joppatowne, MD Population 13,391

Bel Air, MD Population 10,630

Fallston, MD Population 9,952

Riverside, MD Population 5,924

Pleasant Hills, MD Population 3,925

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Population 2,703

Jarrettsville, MD Population 2,677

Perryman, MD Population 2,403

Pylesville, MD Population 780

Darlington, MD Population 478

Map Of Harford County

Harford County, MD Weather

  • The average high in Harford County is 68.8°.

  • There are 86.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 104.3 inches of rain each year with 6.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:58 hours of sun each day in Harford County.

StatHarford County
Mean High68.8
Nice Days86.28
Rainfall104.3
Snowfall6.9
Sunny_hours4:58
68.8°
Average High
104.3
Inches of Rain

Harford County Photos

Aberdeen Bo Station
Source: Wikipedia User DanTD | CC BY-SA 3.0
Belairmainstreet
Source: Public Domain
Susquehanna Etm  Lrg
Source: Public Domain
Havre De Grace
Source: Public Domain
Acela On Susquehanna Bridge
Source: Wikipedia
Havre De Grace Maryland   Panoramio
Source: Wikipedia User Panoramio upload bot | CC BY-SA 3.0

Harford County Demographics

Population over time in Harford County

The current population in Harford County is 261,059. The population has increased 2.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 259,162 2.1%
2021 253,736 0.6%
2020 252,222 -

Gender in Harford County

  • Harford County is 50.7% female with 132,450 female residents.

  • Harford County is 49.3% male with 128,608 male residents.

Female
50.7% (132,450)
Male
49.3% (128,608)
Gender Harford County MD USA
Female 50.7% 51.3% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 48.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Harford County

Harford County is:

  • 73.6% White with 192,241 White residents.

  • 14.0% African American with 36,600 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 115 American Indian residents.

  • 2.9% Asian with 7,464 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 120 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,281 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 10,290 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.0% Hispanic with 12,948 Hispanic residents.

White
73.6% (192,241)
African American
14.0% (36,600)
American Indian
0.0% (115)
Asian
2.9% (7,464)
Hawaiian
0.0% (120)
Other
0.5% (1,281)
Two Or More
3.9% (10,290)
Hispanic
5.0% (12,948)

Table: Harford County By Race

Race Harford County MD USA
White 73.6% 48.5% 58.9%
African American 14.0% 29.5% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.9% 6.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.9% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.0% 10.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Harford County, Maryland

  • 3.6% of households in Harford County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.9% of households in Harford County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Harford County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Harford County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Harford County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Harford County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Harford County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.9% of households in Harford County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Harford County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Harford County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.6% (9,438)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (4,932)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.1% (10,654)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.9% (12,743)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.7% (20,045)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.4% (32,318)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (31,798)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.9% (57,179)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.5% (37,792)
$200,000 or more
16.9% (44,156)
Income Harford County MD USA
Less than $10,000 3.6% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 2.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.1% 4.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.9% 5.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.7% 8.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.4% 13.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.9% 19.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.5% 12.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 16.9% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harford County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Harford County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Harford County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Harford County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Harford County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Harford County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Harford County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Harford County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Harford County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Harford County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (2,610)
9-12th Grade
4% (10,442)
High School / GED
26% (67,875)
Some College
21% (54,822)
Associate's Degree
9% (23,495)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (57,432)
Master's Degree
13% (33,937)
Professional Degree
2% (5,221)
Doctorate Degree
2% (5,221)
Education Harford County MD USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 26% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 14% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 3% 2%

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