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Herald Harbor

Maryland · 2,869 residents · 1.679 sq mi
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Herald Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,493. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $516,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,869
+24%since 2000
from 2,313 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,709 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Herald Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,493
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,587
+130%since 2000
from $34,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$516,100
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $917 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,452)
Black1.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(104)
Asian1.7%(48)
Other4.4%(127)
Diversity Score26.8%(770)
Diversity Score
27
+297%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herald Harbor, Maryland?

Herald Harbor, Maryland has about 2,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Herald Harbor, Maryland earns about $140,493 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 $516,100, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.

How educated are people in Herald Harbor, Maryland?

About 54.1% 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 2.8% 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 1,244 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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