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{{Infobox U.S. county
| name = Baltimore County
| official_name = County of Baltimore
| settlement_type = County
| image_skyline =
| image_caption =
| image_flag =
| image_seal =
| image_map = Map of Maryland highlighting Baltimore County.svg
| map_caption = Location within the U.S. state of Maryland
| coordinates =
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[United States]]
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Maryland]]
| established_title = Founded
| established_date = 1659
| seat_type = County seat
| seat = [[Towson, Maryland|Towson]]
| largest_city = [[Towson, Maryland|Towson]]
| area_total_sq_mi = 682
| area_land_sq_mi = 598
| area_water_sq_mi = 84
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 854535
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| time_zone = Eastern
| utc_offset = -5
| time_zone_DST = Eastern
| utc_offset_DST = -4
| website = [https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ www.baltimorecountymd.gov]
}}

'''Baltimore County''' is a county located in the northern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Maryland]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 854,535, making it the third-most populous county in Maryland. The county seat is [[Towson, Maryland|Towson]].

== History ==
Baltimore County was created in 1659 as one of the original counties of Maryland. The county was named for [[Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore]], the first Proprietary Governor of the Province of Maryland. The county has a rich history, including its role in the [[War of 1812]] and the [[American Civil War]].

== Geography ==
Baltimore County is located in the northern part of Maryland, bordered by [[Harford County, Maryland|Harford County]] to the northeast, [[Carroll County, Maryland|Carroll County]] to the northwest, [[Howard County, Maryland|Howard County]] to the southwest, and [[Anne Arundel County, Maryland|Anne Arundel County]] to the south. The county surrounds but does not include the independent city of [[Baltimore]].

The county has a total area of 682 square miles, of which 598 square miles is land and 84 square miles is water. The [[Patapsco River]] forms part of the southern boundary of the county.

== Demographics ==
As of the 2020 census, Baltimore County had a population of 854,535. The county is diverse, with a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas. The largest community in the county is [[Towson, Maryland|Towson]], which serves as the county seat.

== Government ==
Baltimore County is governed by a [[County Executive]] and a [[County Council]]. The County Executive is elected to a four-year term, and the County Council consists of seven members, each representing a different district within the county.

== Education ==
Baltimore County is served by the [[Baltimore County Public Schools]] system, which is one of the largest school systems in Maryland. The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including [[Towson University]] and the [[Community College of Baltimore County]].

== Economy ==
The economy of Baltimore County is diverse, with major industries including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The county is home to several major employers, including [[Johns Hopkins University]], [[University of Maryland, Baltimore County]], and [[T. Rowe Price]].

== Transportation ==
Baltimore County is served by several major highways, including [[Interstate 95]], [[Interstate 83]], and [[Interstate 695]]. The county is also served by the [[Maryland Transit Administration]], which provides bus and rail service throughout the region.

== Communities ==
Baltimore County includes several unincorporated communities and census-designated places, including:
* [[Towson, Maryland|Towson]]
* [[Catonsville, Maryland|Catonsville]]
* [[Dundalk, Maryland|Dundalk]]
* [[Essex, Maryland|Essex]]
* [[Owings Mills, Maryland|Owings Mills]]
* [[Pikesville, Maryland|Pikesville]]
* [[Randallstown, Maryland|Randallstown]]

== Related Pages ==
* [[Maryland]]
* [[Baltimore]]
* [[Towson, Maryland]]
* [[Baltimore County Public Schools]]
* [[Patapsco River]]

[[Category:Baltimore County, Maryland]]
[[Category:Maryland counties]]
[[Category:1659 establishments in Maryland]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1659]]

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