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Lake Arbor

Maryland · 9,776 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Lake Arbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,776
+15%since 2000
from 8,533 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,446 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,436
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,599 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,960
+12%since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,638
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,067 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+81%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(591)
Black87.9%(7,503)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(140)
Asian1.7%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(2,054)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2%(198)
Black91.5%(8,943)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(240)
Asian2%(195)
Other3.5%(339)
Diversity Score23%(2,247)
Diversity Score
23
−5%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Arbor, Maryland?

Lake Arbor, Maryland has about 9,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Arbor, Maryland?

The typical household in Lake Arbor, Maryland earns about $87,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Arbor, Maryland expensive?

In Lake Arbor, Maryland, the median home is worth about $355,900, and the typical rent is about $1,638 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Arbor, Maryland?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Arbor, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Arbor, Maryland?

About 5.1% of people in Lake Arbor, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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