Harford County, Maryland
Harford County: county in Maryland, United States
About
Harford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 244,826 and a population density of 179 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 256,805 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bel Air. The county was created 253 years ago in 1772.
County Snapshot
Harford County at a glance
Harford County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maryland counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
EdgewoodPopulation 25,562
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Harford County
| Population | 256,805 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| Different from | Hartford County, Haskell County |
| Area | 1364 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 17% |
| Land as percent of area | 83% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5364,-76.2989 |
| Named for | Henry Harford |
| Altitude | 410 feet / 125 meters |
| Capital | Bel Air |
| Establishment | January 01, 1773 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:06:52 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 188 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Harford County is located at 39°32'11"N 76°17'56"W (39.5364400, -76.2988700). It has 4 neighbors: Baltimore County, Cecil County, Kent County and Lancaster County.
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The largest city of Harford County is Edgewood with a population of 25,562. Other cities include, Aberdeen population 15,964, Havre de Grace population 14,147 and Bel Air population 10,266. See all Harford County cities & populated places.
Harford County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harford County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | 25,562 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Aberdeen | 15,964 | City in Harford County, Maryland, United States |
| Havre de Grace | 14,147 | City in Maryland, USA |
| Joppatowne | 12,616 | Census designated place in Maryland, USA |
| Bel Air | 10,266 | Town in Harford County, Maryland, United States |
| Fallston | 8,958 | Census designated place |
| Jarrettsville | 2,916 | Census designated place |
| Perryman | 2,342 | Census designated place |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Harford County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Harford County increased by 4.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 244,826 | - | census |
| 2011 | 246,729 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 248,566 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 248,890 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 249,314 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 249,558 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 250,370 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 251,858 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 253,882 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 255,441 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 256,805 | 0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Harford County (19)
People born in Harford County, including astronomer Daniel Kirkwood, politician Samuel J. Kirkwood, general Richard Caswell, .
More notable people
- Herman Stump (American politician (1837-1917)) he was born in 08/08/1837
- William Fell Giles (American politician (1807-1879)) he was born in 08/04/1807
- James J. Archer (Confederate Army general) he was born in 19/12/1817
- Alfred B. Hilton (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1842
- Charles H. Constable (Illinois politician and judge) he was born in 17/07/1817
- Darlington Hoopes (American politician) he was born in 11/09/1896
- Frank Kenly (American football player and coach (1877-1944)) he was born in 18/04/1877
- Hugh J. Jewett (American politician) he was born in 01/07/1817
- Jim Ball (American baseball player) he was born in 22/02/1884
- Milton Reckord (United States Army general) he was born in 28/12/1879
- Joseph Edward Harry (American educator and classical philologist) he was born in 01/10/1863
- Michelle Lane Smithwick (American former politial appointee)
- Reign Edwards (American actress) she was born in 01/12/1996
- Thomas Emerson Bond (1813–1872) (American physician and preacher) he was born in 01/11/1813
- Susan J Cunningham (researcher)
- Joanna Marshall (American poet) she was born in 14/08/1822
Maryland Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1,832,752 | This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
| Montgomery County | 1,051,816 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Prince George's County | 909,612 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore County | 826,017 | County in Maryland, United States |
| City of Baltimore | 621,849 | Independent city in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore | 586,131 | The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. |
| Anne Arundel County | 582,777 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Howard County | 328,200 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Frederick County | 265,161 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Carroll County | 169,092 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Charles County | 164,436 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Washington County | 151,146 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Saint Mary's County | 114,687 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Wicomico County | 103,990 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Cecil County | 103,419 | County in Maryland, United States |