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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bel Air South

Maryland · 39,711 residents · 21.275 sq mi
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Bel Air South is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,064. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $142,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,711
+50%since 1990
from 26,421 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,867 / sq mi
+50%since 1990
from 1,242 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+12%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K33K42K52K61K1990201020202024Bel Air South
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,064
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,658
+36%since 1990
from $19,570 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$142,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $119,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$661
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
19.3% rent
2.3
−5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(25,134)
Black2.5%(666)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(293)
Asian2%(517)
Diversity Score14.2%(3,754)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(35,948)
Black4%(1,592)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(752)
Asian2.2%(888)
Diversity Score19.5%(7,726)
19
+37%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bel Air South, Maryland?

Bel Air South, Maryland has about 39,711 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bel Air South, Maryland?

The typical household in Bel Air South, Maryland earns about $62,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bel Air South, Maryland expensive?

In Bel Air South, Maryland, the median home is worth about $142,400, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Bel Air South, Maryland?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bel Air South, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bel Air South, Maryland?

About 2.6% of people in Bel Air South, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bel Air South, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Bel Air South, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,290 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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