Population Growth for the City of Baltimore

This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2024 population estimates, revealing that Baltimore City has increased its number of residents for the first time in a decade. MayorBrandon Scott states that this is an indicator that “Baltimore’s Renaissance is here.” Live Baltimore has worked for decades to combat population loss and support healthy housing markets. This work is crucial for helping our city grow and thrive.

In 2020, Live Baltimore released a landmark study on the city’s residential housing market, highlighting the potential to attract new residents and enhance housing development throughout the city. Since that study, city leaders, agencies, and partners have worked tirelessly to retain current Baltimore residents while also creating new housing options. Now, we are witnessing the results of that collaboration. Live Baltimore’s mission is to attract and retain residents, and I’m proud of the work we do.

In Fiscal Year 2024:

• 1 in 6 homebuyers in Baltimore was a LiveBaltimore customer
• Nearly 3,000 people attended a Live Baltimore event
• More than 440,000 visitors used resources on LiveBaltimore.com

This month, our BuyBack the Block program reached a significant milestone by surpassing $500,000 in grants. The program offers up to $20,000 in down payment assistance to residents living in eligible neighborhoods to help them purchase a home in their community. Buy Back the Block is just one of many Live Baltimore programs making the dream of homeownership attainable in our city.

As I celebrate the news of our city’s growth, I’m optimistic about the future. However, I recognize that there is much work ahead. Together with our partners and supporters, I’m confident that Live Baltimore is prepared to meet the moment.

-Meghan McCorkell, Executive Director