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February 19, 2024

The 2024 Baltimore Music Census was an anonymous, voluntary survey designed to capture key information about the local music scene. The goal of the initiative is to support local musicians, educators, venues, promoters, industry personnel, and non-profits by giving them important, up-to-date data about the city’s music ecosystem. The music census launched on March 4, 2024 and ran through June 26, 2024 and collected 576 responses from people working in music in any capacity who are 18 years or older and living in the Greater Baltimore area. This report and the online dashboard offer more in-depth data, insights, and opportunities to understand, support, and grow Baltimore’s active and emerging music ecosystem and all the benefits it offers culturally and economically.

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If you are part of a music organization and you would like more information about this initiative, please reach out to Anna Celenza at [email protected].

Questions? Read the Baltimore Music Census FAQ.

Baltimore Music Census Data

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The graphics below represent a small amount of data generated from the Baltimore Music Census. Interact with the full dashboard on Tableau for complete results.

Pie chart showing Baltimore music ecosystem composition and bar graph showing race and ethnicity of the Baltimore music ecosystem compared to the Baltimore population as a whole.
The Baltimore music ecosystem is predominantly composed of individuals in the Music Creative sector (88%), followed by 7% who are Venue/Presenters and 6% who are associated with the Industry. The race and ethnicity of the Baltimore music ecosystem is primarily white/European origin, at 77%. 10% of the music ecosystem is Black, African, or African American, while 4% is Hispanic and 4% is Asian or Asian American. 

  

Bar graph showing percent of income from music by income bucket and bar graph showing music job type.
Music significantly contributes to the income of Baltimore music professionals, generating a total of $20 million annual across all respondents, with an average of 36% of annual income coming from music. The majority of professionals are freelancers (67%), primarily earning money independently.