Elkridge Demographics

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About These Groups

The information in this section was derived from analysis of data (such as age, occupation, and income) from the 2000 U.S. Census. Using segmentation methods, our analysts created groupings based on the demographic and socioeconomic composition of each city and neighborhood.

1. Rat Racers

   —Dual-income suburban families.

   These married couples with children lead very busy lives, with most bringing in two paychecks per household. Education level varies from high school to college.

2. Most Eligible

   —High-income singles living in the 'burbs.

   These pre-middle-age to middle-age singles have college educations and bring in high incomes. Some own their homes.

3. Affluent DINKs

   —High-income, kid-free couples living in the suburbs.

   Middle-age Dual Income No Kids couple bringing in two attractive incomes. Most are highly educated and are employed in management professions. A high proportion are homeowners.