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Herald Harbor

Maryland · 2,430 residents · 1.679 sq mi
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Herald Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $598,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,430
+5%since 2000
from 2,313 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,447 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Herald Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,778
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,874
+116%since 2000
from $34,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−26%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,481
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $917 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+71%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,220)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,979)
Black2.8%(69)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(214)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(168)
Diversity Score40.4%(982)
Diversity Score
40
+497%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2017
from 97.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herald Harbor, Maryland?

Herald Harbor, Maryland has about 2,430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herald Harbor, Maryland?

The typical household in Herald Harbor, Maryland earns about $147,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herald Harbor, Maryland expensive?

In Herald Harbor, Maryland, the median home is worth about $598,600, and the typical rent is about $2,481 a month.

How educated are people in Herald Harbor, Maryland?

About 60.2% of adults age 25 and over in Herald Harbor, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herald Harbor, Maryland?

About 1.6% of people in Herald Harbor, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herald Harbor, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Herald Harbor, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 805 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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