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About Baltimore County

 

  • Statistical Profiles
     

Brief Economic Facts -  Maryland State Department of Economic Development [PDF] Opens in new window
Annual overview of the County.

 

County Projections - Maryland Department of Planning: Population; Households; Labor Force; Per Capita Income [PDF] All PDFs open in new window

 

Economic Census of Baltimore County
The latest business sector data from the U.S. Census Bureau

 

County Business Patterns  - U.S. Census Bureau
Statistical picture of the County's business community (Select Maryland, then Baltimore County). Compiled every five years.

 

Profile of General Demographic Characteristics
2010 Census compiliations by the U.S. Census Bureau and Maryland State Data Center

 

Baltimore County Demographic and Housing Profile 2010 [PDF]  Opens in new window
Current statistics from the Maryland Department of Planning
 

 

  • Physical Features, Climate and Weather

 

Physical Features Overview

 

Weather Report
Baltimore's current and 7-day forecast. Helpful radar maps.

 

Climate

 

 

  • Natural Resources
     

 

Forests

 

Watersheds

 

Elevations

 

Baltimore County Courthouse, Towson MD
Photograph used with permission of Middleton Press, Baltimore MD. Copyright 1996 by Middleton Evans.
All rights reserved.
Picture of the Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson.

Baltimore County Information Sites

 

Infobank
Economic, demographic, and business information for both the business community and residents of Baltimore County
 

Baltimore County Government
Links to local government sites that have been chosen by Baltimore County librarians.

 

Genealogy
Links to informative sites that have been chosen by Baltimore County librarians.

 

I-Watch
Crime alerts, suspects' images and texts are a part of a high-tech citizen program of the Baltimore County Police Department.  An on-line tip system operates 24 hours a day. Sign up for free crime alerts.
 

Legacy Web
Annotated, searchable archive of historic photos of Baltimore County

 

Quality of Life
Housing, cultural activities, sports, recreation, schools, commuting patterns
 

  

Eyewitness Companions: Sailing

Baltimore County Services Directories

 

 

A Helping Hand in Hard Times
Baltimore County has developed this directory of the most frequently used links for residents with major human services issues.

 

Baltimore County Child Care Resource and Referral Center
Child Care Links is committed to expanding and enhancing the quality of child care in Baltimore County by helping parents, child care providers, and the community understand and implement the indictors of quality enabling all children to receive optimum early care and education experiences. Provides resources, training and referrals for quality child care.

 

Baltimore County Department of Aging- Services for Seniors
Maryland Access Point (MAP) of Baltimore County, formerly the Baltimore County Senior Information and Assistance (Senior I&A) is the primary means to obtain information about services and benefits available to seniors, their families and caregivers. Trained, nationally certified (CIRS) Information and Referral staff provide comprehensive screening, information on benefits, and referrals to appropriate agencies and programs. The MAP office maintains a computerized resource directory to assist in locating services.

 

Community Resources Directory - Department of Aging
This directory empowers Baltimore County residents by providing listings and descriptions of public, private and or non-profit businesses and organizations, from adult day care to recreation. It is also available free-of-charge, throughout the year, at 20 Baltimore County senior centers, libraries, and Social Security offices.

 

Connections: Children, Youth and Family Resources
Links to community organizations that can help provide necessary information about life’s important issues. Maintained by Baltimore County Public Library.

 

Maryland Problem Solver- Resources for Maryland Families
A state-sponsored portal offering qualifying citizens help to locate and access a range of State assistive programs and services.

 

Maryland Community Services Locator
The feature of this site are comprehensive listings of resources in areas such as foreclosure assistance, health care, medical assistance, adult education, and legal services.

 

Street Card: Resource Guide for Helping the Homeless [PDF] Opens in new window
Handy pocket guide to available services in the area. Produced by the Baltimore County Public Library.

 

Veterans Services
Links to resources in Baltimore County as well as Federal sites which are of importance to veterans and their families. Areas covered include employment, housing, mental health and health care. An extensive list of organizations both public and private that provide services to former members of the military and their families is also included. A collaborative project, involving Federal, State and County government agencies as well as nonprofit organizations. 

 

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