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Bel Air

Maryland · 1,689 residents · 0.687 sq mi
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Bel Air has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $159,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,689
+7%since 2019
from 1,579 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,459 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 2,298 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+28%since 2019
from 32.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9221K1K2K2K201020202024Bel Air
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,194
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,470 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,939
+40%since 2019
from $21,431 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.5% in 2019
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−12%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,483)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(86)
Diversity Score14.4%(227)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,521)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian3.1%(53)
Other2.3%(38)
Diversity Score17.9%(303)
Diversity Score
18
+25%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+9%since 2019
from 21.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 99.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
Female
60.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.9% in 2019
Foreign born
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bel Air, Maryland?

Bel Air, Maryland has about 1,689 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bel Air, Maryland earns about $64,194 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 $159,600.

How educated are people in Bel Air, Maryland?

About 35.3% 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 9.4% of people in Bel Air, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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