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Bel Air

Maryland · 1,258 residents · 0.687 sq mi
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Bel Air has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $165,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,258
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,122 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,831 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,633 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+2%vs 2011
vs 41.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
9221K1K2K2K201020202024Bel Air
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,161
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,688 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,009
−13%vs 2011
vs $33,178 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.403 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $173,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $661 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−27.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.3% in 2011
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+12%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,050)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(44)
Diversity Score15.3%(171)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,192)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other4.1%(52)
Diversity Score17.1%(215)
Diversity Score
17
+12%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−25%vs 2011
vs 22.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.0%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
Female
53.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bel Air, Maryland?

Bel Air, Maryland has about 1,258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bel Air, Maryland earns about $51,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bel Air, Maryland expensive?

In Bel Air, Maryland, the median home is worth about $165,600, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Bel Air, Maryland?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bel Air, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bel Air, Maryland?

About 3.2% of people in Bel Air, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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