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Population in July 2007: 61,919.
Males: 30,313  (49.0%)
Females: 31,606  (51.0%)

Median resident age:  37.3 years
Maryland median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 21041, 21042, 21043.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $113,436 (it was $79,031 in 2000)
Ellicott City:

$113,436
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $44,439

Ellicott City CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $523,500 (it was $237,800 in 2000)
Ellicott City:

$523,500
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $555,008; Detached houses: $601,410; Townhouses or other attached units: $346,253; In 2-unit structures: $397,872; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $247,518; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $210,811; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $502,575

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,235.

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  • White alone - 43,700 (67.1%)
  • Asian alone - 11,315 (17.4%)
  • Black alone - 6,735 (10.3%)
  • Hispanic - 1,984 (3.0%)
  • Two or more races - 870 (1.3%)
  • Other race alone - 160 (0.2%)
  • American alone - 88 (0.1%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Ellicott City: 107.4 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (21.5%), Irish (16.9%), English (12.8%), Italian (9.1%), Polish (5.3%), United States (4.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 233 feet

Land area: 32.0 square miles.

Population density: 1933 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ellicott City:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ellicott City CDP:

  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

7,496 residents are foreign born (9.3% Asia, 1.8% Europe).

This place:  13.3%
Maryland:  9.8%


According to our research there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Ellicott City, Maryland in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Ellicott City to the number of sex offenders is 5629 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $5,153 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $4,644 (1.0%)

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Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (11.7 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (103.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Columbia, MD (2.2 miles ), Catonsville, MD (2.2 miles ), Woodlawn, MD (2.4 miles ), Elkridge, MD (2.5 miles ), Milford Mill, MD (2.6 miles ), Arbutus, MD (2.7 miles ), Randallstown, MD (2.7 miles ), Lochearn, MD (2.8 miles ).

Latitude: 39.27 N, Longitude: 76.83 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -9,234 (-16.4%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 4,874 (16.7%)

Area codes: 410, 443

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.1%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (15%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Computer specialists (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Engineers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)

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Average climate in Ellicott City, Maryland

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Tornado activity:

Ellicott City-area historical tornado activity is above Maryland state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.7 miles away from the Ellicott City place center killed 2 people and injured 55 people and caused $101 million in damages.

On 6/9/1961, a category F3 tornado 12.3 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ellicott City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 84.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from Ellicott City center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Howard County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Birthplace of: Nathan Eads - College basketball player (Brown Bears).


Hospitals/medical centers near Ellicott City:

  • HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; COLUMBIA, MD)
  • NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; RANDALLSTOWN, MD)
  • SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; BALTIMORE, MD)

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Amtrak stations near Ellicott City:

  • 10 miles: BWI AIRPORT RAIL STATION (BALTIMORE, AMTRAK WAY) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: BALTIMORE (1500 N. CHARLES ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ellicott City:

  • Howard Community College (about 5 miles; Columbia, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,443)
  • University of Maryland-Baltimore County (about 7 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 9,656)
  • Coppin State University (about 10 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • Baltimore City Community College (about 10 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 2,795)
  • University of Maryland-Baltimore (about 12 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 4,888)
  • University of Baltimore (about 12 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 3,287)
  • Johns Hopkins University (about 13 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 12,509)

Public high schools in Ellicott City:

  • HOWARD HIGH (Students: 1,611; Location: 8700 OLD ANNAPOLIS RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • CENTENNIAL HIGH (Students: 1,486; Location: 4300 CENTENNIAL LN; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • MOUNT HEBRON HIGH (Students: 1,469; Location: 9440ROUTE 99; Grades: 09 - 12)

Private high school in Ellicott City:

  • GLENELG COUNTRY SCHOOL (Students: 808; Location: 12793 FOLLY QUARTER RD; Grades: PK - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Ellicott City:

  • VETERANS ELEMENTARY (Students: 904; Location: 4355 MONTGOMERY RD; Grades: PK - 05)
  • BELLOWS SPRING ELEMENTARY (Students: 822; Location: 8125 OLD STOCKBRIDGE DR; Grades: PK - 05)
  • ELLICOTT MILLS MIDDLE (Students: 698; Location: 4445 MONTGOMERY RD; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • BONNIE BRANCH MIDDLE (Students: 687; Location: 4979 ILCHESTER RD; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • BURLEIGH MANOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 660; Location: 4200 CENTENNIAL LN; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • CENTENNIAL LANE ELEMENTARY (Students: 652; Location: 3825 CENTENNIAL LN; Grades: KG - 05)
  • ILCHESTER ELEMENTARY (Students: 650; Location: 4981 ILCHESTER RD; Grades: PK - 05)
  • HOLLIFIELD STATION ELEMENTARY (Students: 636; Location: 8701 STONEHOUSE DR; Grades: PK - 05)
  • MANOR WOODS ELEMENTARY (Students: 629; Location: 11575 FREDERICK RD; Grades: KG - 05)
  • PATAPSCO MIDDLE (Students: 603; Location: 8885 OLD FREDERICK RD; Grades: 06 - 08)

Private elementary/middle schools in Ellicott City:

  • ST JOHNS PARISH DAY SCHOOL (Students: 448; Location: 9130 FREDERICK RD; Grades: PK - 5)
  • TRINITY SCHOOL (Students: 330; Location: 4985 ILCHESTER RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL (Students: 224; Location: 4801 ILCHESTER RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • CHILDREN'S MANOR MONTESSORI (Students: 179; Location: 4465 MONTGOMERY RD; Grades: PK - 5)
  • LINWOOD CENTER (Students: 22; Location: 3421 MARTHA BUSH DR; Grades: UG - UG)
  • CROSSROADS ADVENTIST SCHOOL (Students: 20; Location: 3291 SAINT JOHNS LN; Grades: PK - 6)

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Notable locations in Ellicott City: Ellicott Center Industrial Park (A), Patapsco Valley State Park Headquarters (B), Columbia 100 Office Research Park (C), Nob Hill Swim Club (D), Linwood Childrens Home (E), North Saint Johns Swim Club (F), Oakland Ridge Industrial Center (G), Forest Hill Swim Club (H), Stone Hill Farm (I), Hollofield Tower (J), Howard County Executive Center (K), Howard County Government Complex (L), Howard County Police Department - Northern District (M), Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department (N), Ellicott City Community Library (O), Howard County Library - Miller Branch (P), Miller Branch Howard County Library (Q), Howard County Courthouse (R), Bethany Fire Station (S), Howard County District Courthouse (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Golden Triangle Shopping Center (1), Village Green Shopping Center (2), Normandy Shopping Center (3), Saint Johns Plaza Shopping Center (4), Chatham Mall Shopping Center (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ellicott City include: Rockland United Methodist Church (A), Saint Johns Church (B), Saint Lukes Methodist Church (C), Baltimore First Seventh Day Adventist Church (D), Saint Paul Catholic Church (E), Saint Peters Episcopal Church (F), Pine Orchard Church of the Brethren (G), Bethany Church (H), Bethany Lane Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Good Shepherd Cemetery (1), Cavey Cemetery (2), Saint Johns Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Brice Run (A), Bens Run (B), Cedar Branch (C), Plumtree Branch (D), Sucker Branch (E), Davis Branch (F), Cooper Branch (G), Red Hill Branch (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Ellicott City include: North Farm Park (1), Pine Orchard Park (2), Centennial Park (3), Dunloggin Park (4), Roger Carter Neighborhood Park (5), Font Hill Park (6), Wallace Park (7), David W Force Park (8), Ellicott City Historic District (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Ellicott City Post Office (A), Ellicott Mills Station Post Office (B), Enchanted Forest Postal Store (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Friends Of Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum (316 Oella Av) (1), Howard County Tourism Council-Visitors Center (8267 Main Street) (2), Centennial Karaoke (Arcades & Amusements; 10045 Baltimore National Pke) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Dover Hospitality Associates (3117 Hearthstone Road) (1), Residence Inn Columbia- MD (4950 Beaver Run) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Howard County - Circuit Court 5th Judicial Circuit- Judge J Thomas Ni (8360 Court House Drive) (1), Howard County - District Court- Masters In Chancery (3451 Court House Drive) (2), Howard County - Circuit Court 5th Judicial Circuit- Judge Donna Hill St (8360 Court House Drive) (3), Howard County - Circuit Court 5th Judicial Circuit- Judge Diane O Lea (8360 Court House Drive) (4), Howard County - Circuit Court 5th Judicial Circuit- Judge Raymond J Kan (8360 Court House Drive) (5), Howard County - Circuit Court 5th Judicial Circuit- Judge James B Du (8360 Court House Drive) (6), Maryland State Government - Courts- District Court Of Maryland- Howard County- Ellicott (3451 Court House Drive) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Howard County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.4. This is about average.
City:

35.4
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.234. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.234
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.68. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.68
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 12.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

12.7
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.2
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.8
U.S.:

9.6
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.5. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.5
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 3.7%
(2.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.8% for Black residents, 6.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 60.3% for American Indian residents, 11.7% for other race residents, 1.2% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.8 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  75.5%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.5%
Whole state:  5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ellicott City, MD

People in group quarters in Ellicott City:

  • 196 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 145 people in nursing homes
  • 87 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 48 people in other group homes
  • 35 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 12 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere

Ellicott City compared to Maryland state average:

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  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Ellicott City (2011 data):

  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Ellicott City Wal-Mart Branch, St. John's Lane Branch, Bethany Lane, 9450 Baltimore National Pike Branch. Info updated 11/08/2010: Bank assets: $67,256.3 mil, Deposits: $48,598.7 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 783 total offices, Holding Company: Allied Irish Banks, P.L.c.
  • Howard Bank: Route 40 Office, Snowden River Branch, at 6011 University Boulevard Suite 370. Info updated 09/21/2010: Bank assets: $31.0 mil, Deposits: $24.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Howard Bancorp, Inc.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Long Gate Center Branch, Dorsey Search @ Giant Branch, Rogers Avenue Branch. Info updated 09/08/2010: Bank assets: $251,296.9 mil, Deposits: $185,092.1 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2629 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Capital One, National Association: Ellicott City Branch at 4745 Dorsey Hall Drive, branch established on 03/01/1991; Ellicott City Branch at 9245 Baltimore National Pike, branch established on 07/30/2009. Info updated 10/14/2009: Bank assets: $125,305.0 mil, Deposits: $95,204.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 985 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: Echanted Forest Safeway Branch at 10000 Baltimore National Pike, branch established on 08/09/2000; Ellicott City Branch at 9080 Baltimore National Pike, branch established on 01/01/1879. Info updated 11/24/2010: Bank assets: $164,556.8 mil, Deposits: $123,435.4 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1732 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • The Columbia Bank: Ellicott City Branch at 9151 Baltimore National Pike, branch established on 01/01/1916; Long Gate Shopping Center Branch at 4450 Long Gate Parkway, branch established on 03/18/1997. Info updated 09/28/2009: Bank assets: $2,128.8 mil, Deposits: $1,614.9 mil, headquarters in Columbia, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 41 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation
  • Bank of America, National Association: Saint Johns Plaza Branch at 9150 Baltimore National Pike, branch established on 09/02/1971. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • BOKF, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Maryland Branch at 3545 Ellicott Mills Drive, branch established on 02/26/2009. Info updated 01/05/2011: Bank assets: $17,610.8 mil, Deposits: $9,527.0 mil, headquarters in Tulsa, OK, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 146 total offices, Holding Company: Bok Financial Corporation
  • First Mariner Bank: Ellicott City Branch at 10065 Baltimore National Pike, branch established on 07/17/2000. Info updated 10/11/2006: Bank assets: $1,337.8 mil, Deposits: $1,106.8 mil, headquarters in Baltimore, MD, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: First Mariner Bancorp

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Ellicott City, Maryland:

  • Turf Valley Hotel & Country Club, 2700 Turf Vly Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042 , Phone: (410) 465-1500, Fax: (410) 465-9282
  • Residence Inn, 4950 Beaver Run CT, Ellicott City, MD 21043 , Phone: (410) 997-7200, Fax: (410) 997-7201
  • Turf Valley Resort & Conference Center, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042 , Phone: (410) 465-1500, Fax: (410) 465-7365
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Ellicott City, Maryland

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Ellicott City travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (53%)
  • Electricity (38%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Howard County Maryland:


2008 Presidential Election results in Howard County Maryland:
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Religion statistics for Ellicott City:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 49.34%
Here49.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEpiscopal Church
Adherents54.1%10.0%6.1%4.9%4.3%
Congregations6.8%22.6%16.5%6.8%6.0%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)LDS (Mormon) ChurchMuslim EstimateChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Other
Adherents1.9%1.8%1.5%1.3%14.2%
Congregations3.0%3.8%0.8%3.8%30.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 42
This county:

1.54 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Howard County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 19
This county:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 52
Howard County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 150
Howard County:

5.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.5%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

23.9%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Howard County:

16.4%
Maryland:

15.5%

10.58% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($59,539 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.58%
Maryland average:

7.95%

0.24% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,198 average AGI)
Howard County:

0.24%
Maryland average:

0.25%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Prince George's County, MD  1.53% ($52,220 average AGI)
from Baltimore County, MD  1.35% ($57,970)
from Montgomery County, MD  1.28% ($70,146)


10.71% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($64,099 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.71%
Maryland average:

8.13%

0.15% of residents moved to foreign countries ($778 average AGI)
Howard County:

0.15%
Maryland average:

0.13%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Baltimore County, MD  1.73% ($51,156 average AGI)
to Anne Arundel County, MD  1.22% ($60,387)
to Prince George's County, MD  0.74% ($43,573)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ellicott City:

  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJFK (1300 AM; 5 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WLIF-AM, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCAO (600 AM; 5 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ellicott City:

  • WPOC (93.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWMX (106.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WIYY (97.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WRBS (95.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: PETER & JOHN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WZBA (100.7 FM; WESTMINSTER, MD; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WERQ-FM (92.3 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBJC (91.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WQSR (102.7 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY OF CHESAPEAKE LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WLIF (101.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WLIF, INC.)
  • WYPR (88.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WYPR LICENSE HOLDING LLC)
  • WXYV (105.7 FM; CATONSVILLE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Ellicott City:

  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • W63BP (Channel 63; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • W61BY (Channel 61; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: ANNAPOLIS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMJF-LP (Channel 16; TOWSON, MD; Owner: TOWSON UNIVERSITY)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Ellicott City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 11,887
Total average daily truck traffic: 357
Total future (year 2015) average daily traffic: 15,400

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 261 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ellicott City)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 11 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED226$355,679522$329,7452,649$306,90192$198,2871$4,873,00049$255,9744$76,508
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$428,66737$393,382156$320,34315$107,7710$04$243,4501$55,840
APPLICATIONS DENIED24$322,16545$315,388490$339,70226$126,6580$020$243,8534$51,625
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN27$328,42472$323,391431$332,3899$233,8971$2,600,00011$224,6461$78,430
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$443,43014$305,34989$355,9327$140,4870$01$303,5001$36,980
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 12 tracts in Ellicott City, MD

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 11 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED58$342,16325$340,4621$250,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED12$310,72413$378,0100$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED14$357,41511$372,7400$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$390,1804$529,7100$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$584,0001$193,0000$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 206
  • Hazardous Condition: 243
  • Service Call: 11
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Ellicott City


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ellicott City, MD

Most common first names in Ellicott City, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary34180.1 years
John28876.6 years
William26975.8 years
James19772.1 years
Charles17475.1 years
Margaret16580.9 years
Joseph13576.3 years
Robert12973.6 years
George12478.0 years
Dorothy12080.4 years
Most common last names in Ellicott City, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith7677.0 years
Miller5878.9 years
Johnson5676.9 years
Taylor4282.5 years
Anderson3673.7 years
Brown3573.7 years
Jones3476.2 years
Baker3381.0 years
Thompson3276.4 years
Wilson3180.1 years
Businesses in Ellicott City, MD
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2McDonald's3
AT&T1Outback Steakhouse1
Arby's1Papa John's Pizza1
Blockbuster1Payless1
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards1Penske1
Burger King1Pizza Hut2
CVS1Qdoba Mexican Grill1
CarMax1Quiznos2
DHL1RadioShack1
Domino's Pizza1Rite Aid2
Dunkin Donuts3Safeway2
FedEx8Sears2
GNC1Staples1
GameStop1Starbucks5
H&R Block1Subway2
Home Depot1T-Mobile3
KFC1Target1
Kohl's1U-Haul1
Lane Furniture1UPS8
MasterBrand Cabinets4Walmart1
Browse common businesses in Ellicott City, MD


Ellicott City on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 100 cities with biggest houses (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median household income (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 100 best educated cities (highest percentage of bachelor degree holding residents) (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median house value (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 100 cities with newest houses (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #45 (21043) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Zimbabwean first ancestries"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2006 (pop. 50,000+)"

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