Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore: The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. It is located on the Patapsco River in central Maryland. Baltimore is a major center for the healthcare industry and is home to the Johns Hopkins University.

About

Baltimore is a city located in the county of City of Baltimore in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 620,961 and a population density of 2,605 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 586,131 inhabitants.

The city was created 295 years ago in 1728.

Baltimore is the largest independent city in Maryland and one of the major ports on the East Coast. As of July 29, 2023, Baltimore has an estimated population of 585,708. Here are some key facts about Baltimore:

History

Baltimore was founded as a seaport in 1706. It played a key role in the American Revolution and War of 1812. Baltimore later became a major industrial center and busy immigration port.

Geography

Baltimore is located along Maryland's Chesapeake Bay area. The Inner Harbor is the heart of downtown along the waterfront. Baltimore has a humid subtropical climate.

Economy

Major industries include tourism, healthcare, finance, education, and manufacturing. Johns Hopkins Hospital is a top employer. The Port of Baltimore imports huge amounts of cargo.

Culture & Sports

Attractions include the National Aquarium and museums along the Inner Harbor. Sports teams are the NFL Ravens and MLB Orioles. Baltimore has a unique culture influenced by immigrants.

Population

Baltimore is an independent city not part of any county. Its population peaked in the 1950s but still remains diverse with large African American, Hispanic/Latino and Asian communities.

In summary, Baltimore is a historic East Coast port city that served as a gateway for immigration. It has evolved into a major economic and tourism hub within the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Location of Baltimore on Maryland map.

Quick Facts about Baltimore

Population : 586,131 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maryland (United States)
County : City of Baltimore
Different from : Baltimore County
Postal code : 21273–21275, 21233–21237, 21278–21290, 21268, 21201–21231, 21250–21252, 21270, 21239–21241, 21297–21298, 21244, 21263–21265
Phone Area Codes : 443, 410, 667, 301
Area : 238.41 km2
Official name : Baltimore
Legislative body : Baltimore City Council
Named for : Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore
Altitude : 33 feet / 10 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1729 (295 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York
Local time : 20:25:14 (21st December 2024)
Density : 2,458 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.94% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Baltimore is located at 39°17'25"N 76°36'44"W (39.2903800, -76.6121900). It has 3 neighbors: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County and Catonsville.

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Baltimore has 3 neighbours.

  • Anne Arundel County county in Maryland, United States
  • Baltimore County county in Maryland, United States
  • Catonsville A city in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is located in the northwestern part of the state. Catonsville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Catonsville Historical Society and the Catonsville Arts Center.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Baltimore decreased by 5.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1850 169,012 - United States Census
2010 620,961 72.78% census
2011 620,410 -0.09% estimation process
2012 622,895 0.4% estimation process
2013 622,391 -0.08% estimation process
2014 623,587 0.19% estimation process
2015 622,522 -0.17% estimation process
2016 616,226 -1.02% estimation process
2017 610,481 -0.94% estimation process
2018 602,443 -1.33% estimation process
2019 593,490 -1.51% estimation process
2020 586,131 -1.26% estimation process

Baltimore zip code is 21201. County name: Baltimore, County fips: 24510

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Best Things to Do in Baltimore

1 National Aquarium

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National Aquarium

2 Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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Oriole Park at Camden Yards

3 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Rating: 4.4 (5856)

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4 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

5 Patterson Park

Rating: 4.6 (3532)

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Patterson Park

Where ot Eat in Baltimore

1 Dave & Buster's

Rating: 4.1 (2928)

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Dave & Buster's

2 Hip Hop Fish and Chicken

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Hip Hop Fish and Chicken

3 Panera Bread

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Panera Bread

4 AMF Dundalk Lanes

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AMF Dundalk Lanes

5 AMF Woodlawn Lanes

Rating: 4.1 (676)

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AMF Woodlawn Lanes

Where to Stay in Baltimore

1 Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor

Rating: 4.2 (3624)

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Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor

2 Radisson Hotel Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor

Rating: 3.5 (3007)

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Radisson Hotel Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor

3 Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center

Rating: 3.9 (2352)

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Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center

4 Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

Rating: 4.4 (2326)

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Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

5 Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

Rating: 4.7 (2227)

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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

Other Places in Baltimore

1 Baltimore City Hall

Rating: 4 (63)

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Baltimore City Hall

2 Baltimore City Mayor

Rating: 1.6 (25)

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3 Mayor & City Council

Rating: 3 (2)

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4 City of Baltimore

Rating: 2 (2)

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5 Waverly Town Hall

Rating: 5 (1)

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Waverly Town Hall

6 Baltimore City Health Department

Rating: 5 (1)

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7 Balto City Law Dept

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8 Baltimore City Office

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9 Maryland Office of Tourism Development

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People born in Baltimore (200)

People born in Baltimore, including expatriate professional basketball player who became a naturalized citizen of Spain while playing there Bernard Hopkins, businessman Jonathan Sachs, Professor of mathematics and computer sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Edward F. Moore, .

List

  • William Daniel Hillis (computer scientist) he was born in 25/09/1956
  • Tom Clancy (American author) he was born in 12/04/1947
  • Christian York (American professional wrestler) he was born in 13/04/1977
  • Martin Emerich (American politician (1846-1922)) he was born in 27/04/1846
  • Don Abney (American musician (1923-2000)) he was born in 10/03/1923
  • Christopher Rouse (American composer) he was born in 15/02/1949
  • Frank Zappa (American musician, songwriter, composer, and record and film producer (1940-1993)) he was born in 21/12/1940
  • Danny Ferry (American retired professional basketball player and former general manager) he was born in 17/10/1966
  • Muggsy Bogues (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 09/01/1965
  • Joanna Zeiger (American triathlete) she was born in 04/05/1970
  • Arthur Waskow (American rabbi) he was born in 01/01/1933
  • Ansley J. Coale (American demographer) he was born in 14/11/1917
  • Simon Sobeloff (American judge) he was born in 03/12/1894
  • Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of the United States House of Representatives) she was born in 26/03/1940
  • John Rawls (American political philosopher) he was born in 21/02/1921
  • Mario (American singer, songwriter and actor) he was born in 27/08/1986
  • George Fisher (American vocalist) he was born in 08/07/1970
  • Dashiell Hammett (American writer) he was born in 25/06/1894

Schools in Baltimore

College & universities near Baltimore, MD

Code Name City ZIP
161855 Baltimore Studio of Hair Design Baltimore (MD) 21201-3444
163259 University of Maryland Baltimore Baltimore (MD) 21201-1627
163295 Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore (MD) 21217-4134
161873 University of Baltimore Baltimore (MD) 21201-5720
461379 Holistic Massage Training Institute Baltimore (MD) 21218

Stations (32)

Amtrak & bus stations near Baltimore, MD

Code Name Address Type
BAL Pennsylvania Station 1515 North Charles Street RAIL
BWI BWI Rail Station 7 Amtrak Way RAIL
NCR New Carrollton station 4300 Garden City Drive RAIL
ABE Aberdeen 18 East Bel Air Ave. RAIL
KNT Kent Island, MD 3206 Main Street BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Baltimore

Post Office Name City ZIP
Calver Post Office Baltimore (MD) 21202
Baltimor Post Office Baltimore (MD) 21233
Baltimore Carrier Annex Post Office Baltimore (MD) 21202
Market Center Post Office Baltimore (MD) 21201
Fells Poin Post Office Baltimore (MD) 21231

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in City of Baltimore

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in City of Baltimore , MD.

City Name Population Title
Gwynn Oak 47,092 A census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Distance to Other Cities

Baltimore distances to largest Maryland cities