Baltimore, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 611,648 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -6.1%

Population (male): 286,883

Population (female): 324,765

Median Age: 35.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,035.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Baltimore: 129.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 22.2%

Zip Codes: 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207, 21208, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21222, 21223, 21224, 21225, 21226, 21230, 21231, 21234, 21236, 21237, 21239, 21251

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,131 (it was $30,078 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,242 (it was $16,978 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $154,400 (it was $69,900 in 2000) Baltimore:$154,400MD:$312,500

Races:
      Black alone - 378,471 - 61.9%
      White alone - 168,206 - 27.5%
      Hispanic - 32,495 - 5.3%
      Asian alone - 16,361 - 2.7%
      Two or more races - 12,446 - 2.0%
      Other race alone - 2,172 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 1,369 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 128 - 0.02%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Blood Lab Tests

Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Baltimore, MD

Accredited Drug Testing in Baltimore, Maryland provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Baltimore, MD testing locations for medical and personal testing purposes for health, prevention and early detection of diseases. Patients can directly schedule a laboratory test including blood and urinalysis at multiple laboratory/blood testing centers in Baltimore, Maryland and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Baltimore, MD area are within minutes of your home or office.

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 0.2 miles

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

726 LIGHT ST 0.7 miles

726 LIGHT ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3 1.6 miles

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

2901 SAINT PAUL ST 2.3 miles

2901 SAINT PAUL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 2.5 miles

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 2.5 miles

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1650 UNION AVE 3.3 miles

1650 UNION AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 3.4 miles

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206, 3.9 miles

2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206,
Baltimore, MD 21216
Categories: Baltimore MD

4419 FALLS RD STE D 3.9 miles

4419 FALLS RD STE D
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1833 PORTAL ST 4.3 miles

1833 PORTAL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1419 KNECHT AVE 4.4 miles

1419 KNECHT AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

4807 BENSON AVE 4.7 miles

4807 BENSON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54 5.4 miles

2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 5.7 miles

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9,
Baltimore, MD 21229
Categories: Baltimore MD

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 5.9 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3
DUNDALK, MD 21222
Categories: DUNDALK MD

5822 OAKLAND RD 5.9 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

8101 PULASKI HWY STE H 5.9 miles

8101 PULASKI HWY STE H
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 5.9 miles

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
Categories: LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 5.9 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 6.6 miles

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21222
Categories: Baltimore MD

7801 YORK RD STE 360 6.9 miles

7801 YORK RD STE 360
TOWSON, MD 21204
Categories: TOWSON MD

2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 7.6 miles

2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51
Catonsville, MD 21228
Categories: Catonsville MD

1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109 7.7 miles

1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109
TOWSON, MD 21286
Categories: TOWSON MD

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 8.3 miles

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201 8.3 miles

6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108 8.4 miles

9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212, 8.4 miles

9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212,
Baltimore, MD 21237
Categories: Baltimore MD

8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515 8.6 miles

8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515
TOWSON, MD 21286
Categories: TOWSON MD

1205 York Rd Ste 15a, 8.7 miles

1205 York Rd Ste 15a,
Lutherville, MD 21093
Categories: Lutherville MD

1407 YORK RD STE 311 8.9 miles

1407 YORK RD STE 311
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
Categories: LUTHERVILLE MD

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 8.9 miles

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A 9.5 miles

1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD

1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115 9.6 miles

1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD

1830 YORK RD STE F 9.8 miles

1830 YORK RD STE F
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
Categories: TIMONIUM MD

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 9.9 miles

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 10.3 miles

5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102,
Randallstown, MD 21133
Categories: Randallstown MD

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 10.5 miles

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 10.5 miles

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
Categories: ELLICOTT CITY MD

23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120 10.5 miles

23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Categories: Owings Mills MD

6785 Business Pkwy 11.1 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 11.2 miles

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
Categories: ELKRIDGE MD

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 11.4 miles

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Categories: Ellicott City MD

3708 MOUNTAIN RD 12.4 miles

3708 MOUNTAIN RD
PASADENA, MD 21122
Categories: PASADENA MD

10 WARREN RD, STE 260 12.8 miles

10 WARREN RD, STE 260
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
Categories: COCKEYSVILLE MD

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 13.2 miles

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
Categories: MILLERSVILLE MD

6656 DOBBIN RD 13.5 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

14237 Jarrettsville Pike Choice One UC Phoenix 14.8 miles

14237 Jarrettsville Pike Choice One UC Phoenix
Phoenix, MD 21131
Categories: Phoenix MD

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 15.1 miles

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
Categories: SEVERNA PARK MD

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD 15.1 miles

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
Categories: REISTERSTOWN MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 15.5 miles

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
Categories: Columbia MD

On-site ONLY 16.6 miles

On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD

8768 SUSINI DR 17.9 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

P. O. BOX 376 18.8 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101 19.1 miles

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Categories: Eldersburg MD

2120 EMMORTON PARK RD Ste E 19.6 miles

2120 EMMORTON PARK RD Ste E
EDGEWOOD, MD 21040
Categories: EDGEWOOD MD

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 20.2 miles

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
Categories: ELDERSBURG MD

820 Bestgate Rd, 20.8 miles

820 Bestgate Rd,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Categories: Annapolis MD

1202 ALDER SHOT CT 20.9 miles

1202 ALDER SHOT CT
ABINGDON, MD 21009
Categories: ABINGDON MD

ONSITE ONLY 20.9 miles

ONSITE ONLY
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

2021A EMMORTON RD STE 122 21.1 miles

2021A EMMORTON RD STE 122
BEL AIR, MD 21015
Categories: BEL AIR MD

620 W MacPhail Rd Ste 103, 21.3 miles

620 W MacPhail Rd Ste 103,
Bel Air, MD 21014
Categories: Bel Air MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 21.3 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

1667 Homewood Landing Rd 21.3 miles

1667 Homewood Landing Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
Categories: Annapolis MD

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 22.0 miles

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

13823 OUTLET DR 23.0 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

1419 FOREST DR STE 104 23.3 miles

1419 FOREST DR STE 104
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

1321 RIVERSIDE PKWY STE A-2 23.4 miles

1321 RIVERSIDE PKWY STE A-2
BELCAMP, MD 21017
Categories: BELCAMP MD

1200 BRASS MILL RD STE C 23.7 miles

1200 BRASS MILL RD STE C
BELCAMP, MD 21017
Categories: BELCAMP MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 23.8 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

10117 PALAMAR DR 24.2 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 24.2 miles

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 24.5 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 24.5 miles

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
Categories: Bowie MD

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 24.6 miles

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
Categories: GLENN DALE MD

75 MAYO RD 24.8 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 24.9 miles

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.

Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Baltimore, MD Include:

  • Lipid/Cholesterol Test
  • STD Testing
  • Diabetes Testing
  • Thyroid Testing
  • Hemoglobin A1C Testing
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) Testing
  • Hepatitis Testing
  • Basic Metabolic Testing
  • Liver Function Testing
  • Hormone Testing

** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.

The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Baltimore, Maryland is fast and easy!

Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.

Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test, make payment and you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing center. Same day service is available. Your test registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.

Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our national CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.

Blood Testing Baltimore, Maryland

A blood test performed in Baltimore, MD is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test, are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work. Blood tests are often used in health care to determine physiological and biochemical states, such as disease, mineral content, pharmaceutical drug effectiveness, and organ function. Typical clinical blood panels include a basic metabolic panel or a complete blood count. Blood tests are also used in drug tests to detect drug abuse.

A basic metabolic panel measures sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), magnesium, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium. Tests that focus on cholesterol levels can determine LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as triglyceride levels.

Some tests, such as those that measure glucose or a lipid profile, require fasting (or no food consumption) eight to twelve hours prior to the drawing of the blood sample.

For the majority of tests, blood is usually obtained from the patient's vein. Other specialized tests, such as the arterial blood gas test, require blood extracted from an artery. Blood gas analysis of arterial blood is primarily used to monitor carbon dioxide and oxygen levels related to pulmonary function, but is also used to measure blood pH and bicarbonate levels for certain metabolic conditions.[While the regular glucose test is taken at a certain point in time, the glucose tolerance test involves repeated testing to determine the rate at which glucose is processed by the body.

Laboratory Testing In Baltimore, Maryland

Our laboratory testing locations in Baltimore, MD provide a wide range of certified laboratory test analysis. Some test results can be affected by certain foods and medications. For this reason, people may be asked to not eat or drink for several hours before a laboratory test or to delay taking medications until after the test.

Common Lab Tests Performed at our Baltimore, Maryland Testing Facilities Include:

  • Complete Blood Count. This test, also known as a CBC, is the most common blood test performed.
  • Prothrombin Time. Also known as PT and Pro Time, this test measures how long it takes blood to clot.
  • Basic Metabolic Panel.
  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
  • Lipid Panel.
  • Liver Panel.
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
  • Hemoglobin A1C.

All laboratory testing that is performed on humans in the United States (except testing done in clinical trials and other types of human research) is regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), which were passed by Congress in 1988. The CLIA laboratory certification program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CLIA ensures that laboratory staff are appropriately trained and supervised and that testing laboratories have quality control programs in place so that test results are accurate and reliable.

STD Testing Baltimore, Maryland

Our local Baltimore, Maryland STD testing centers provide multiple STD tests for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel test which includes several STD tests. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.

STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.

STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year.

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Laboratory Blood Testing: An Essential Overview

Laboratory blood testing is a fundamental tool in medical diagnostics, offering critical insights into the physiological and pathological conditions of the body. These tests are commonly used to evaluate health, diagnose diseases, and monitor medical treatments. This overview highlights the importance, common types of blood tests, and what individuals can expect during the testing process.

Importance of Blood Testing

Blood tests are vital for early detection and management of diseases. They help in assessing the functioning of various organs such as the liver, kidneys, and thyroid, and are essential in diagnosing conditions like diabetes, anemia, and heart disease. Regular blood testing can aid in the early detection of health issues, allowing for timely intervention.

Common Types of Blood Tests

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures the levels of various blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test is crucial for diagnosing conditions such as anemia and infections.
  • Blood Chemistry Panels: Includes tests such as liver panels, kidney panels, and electrolyte testing which assess the functionality of these organs and electrolyte balance.
  • Lipid Panel: Used to determine the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, important for assessing heart disease risk.
  • Blood Glucose Tests: Measures blood sugar levels to manage and diagnose diabetes.
  • Coagulation Panel: Assesses blood clotting ability and can help diagnose clotting disorders or monitor blood thinning medications.

What to Expect During a Blood Test

  1. Preparation: Some tests require fasting or other specific conditions before sample collection. It's important to follow all preparatory instructions provided by the healthcare provider.
  2. Collection Process: A healthcare professional will draw blood, usually from a vein in the arm, using a small needle. The process is quick and causes minimal discomfort.
  3. Results: The time to receive test results can vary depending on the type of test. Results are typically available within a few days and will be discussed with the healthcare provider to interpret what they mean for the individual’s health.

Benefits of Regular Blood Testing

Regular blood testing provides numerous benefits:

  • Health Monitoring: Helps track health changes over time, providing insights into how lifestyle, diet, and age affect body functions.
  • Disease Management: Essential for managing chronic conditions, allowing adjustments in treatment plans based on test results.
  • Preventive Care: Identifies risk factors early, enabling preventive measures to be taken before the onset of more serious conditions.

Laboratory blood testing is a key component in healthcare management, playing a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and preventing diseases. Understanding the types and purposes of various blood tests can help individuals actively participate in their healthcare decisions.

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Local Area Info: Baltimore

Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland within the United States. Baltimore was established by the Constitution of Maryland as an independent city in 1729. With a population of 611,648 in 2017, Baltimore is the largest such independent city in the United States. As of 2017[update], the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was estimated to be just under 2.808 million, making it the 20th largest metropolitan area in the country. Baltimore is located about 40 miles (60 km) northeast of Washington, D.C., making it a principal city in the Washington-Baltimore combined statistical area (CSA), the fourth-largest CSA in the nation, with a calculated 2017 population of 9,764,315.

Baltimore is also the second-largest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic. The city's Inner Harbor was once the second leading port of entry for immigrants to the United States. In addition, Baltimore was a major manufacturing center. After a decline in major manufacturing, heavy industry, and restructuring of the rail industry, Baltimore has shifted to a service-oriented economy. Johns Hopkins Hospital (founded 1889) and Johns Hopkins University (founded 1876) are the city's top two employers.

With hundreds of identified districts, Baltimore has been dubbed a "city of neighborhoods." Famous residents have included writers Edgar Allan Poe, Edith Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, Ogden Nash, and H. L. Mencken; jazz musician James "Eubie" Blake; singer Billie Holiday; actor and filmmakers John Waters and Barry Levinson; and baseball player Babe Ruth. During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" in Baltimore after the bombardment of Fort McHenry. His poem was set to music and popularized as a song; in 1931 it was designated as the American national anthem.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 611,648 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -6.1%

Population (male): 286,883

Population (female): 324,765

Median Age: 35.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,035.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Baltimore: 129.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 22.2%

Zip Codes: 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207, 21208, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21222, 21223, 21224, 21225, 21226, 21230, 21231, 21234, 21236, 21237, 21239, 21251

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,131 (it was $30,078 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,242 (it was $16,978 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $154,400 (it was $69,900 in 2000) Baltimore:$154,400MD:$312,500

Races:
      Black alone - 378,471 - 61.9%
      White alone - 168,206 - 27.5%
      Hispanic - 32,495 - 5.3%
      Asian alone - 16,361 - 2.7%
      Two or more races - 12,446 - 2.0%
      Other race alone - 2,172 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 1,369 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 128 - 0.02%

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