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Lake Arbor

Maryland · 14,541 residents · 3.996 sq mi
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Lake Arbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,541
+70%since 2000
from 8,533 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
42.7
+19%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(627)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(721)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(774)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(784)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(861)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(2,113)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.3%(1,786)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.4%(2,092)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.1%(2,198)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(1,477)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(767)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(341)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,599 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,645
+47%since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,943
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,067 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−23%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Arbor on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(591)
Black87.9%(7,503)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(140)
Asian1.7%(145)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(762)
Black85.3%(12,407)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(504)
Asian2.1%(311)
Other2.6%(372)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran0.6%(80)
Spaniard0.5%(71)
Puerto Rican0.3%(37)
Colombian0.2%(24)
Dominican0.1%(19)
Mexican0%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(89)
Chinese0.5%(68)
Asian Indian0.3%(38)
Korean0%(6)
Ancestry
Subsaharan African14.8%(2,037)
West Indian3.8%(520)
American2.1%(292)
Jamaican2%(277)
Nigerian1.7%(232)
German1.5%(201)
Iranian1.4%(186)
Ghanaian1.1%(157)
English1.1%(151)
Irish1%(136)
Portuguese0.4%(56)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
French0.3%(47)
Scottish0.3%(40)
Haitian0.3%(40)
Italian0.3%(36)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(30)
Norwegian0.2%(24)
Cape Verdean0.2%(21)
Guyanese0.1%(11)
Ethiopian0.1%(9)
Israeli0.1%(8)
Polish0.1%(8)
Czech0.1%(7)
British0%(6)
Dutch0%(6)
Welsh0%(6)
Danish0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest West Indian population · Largest American population · Largest Jamaican population · Largest Nigerian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.4%(2,185)
Married46.7%(2,407)
Widowed1.4%(74)
Divorced9.5%(492)
Women 15+
Never married43%(3,003)
Married30.5%(2,128)
Widowed11%(768)
Divorced15.6%(1,088)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Arbor, Maryland?

Lake Arbor, Maryland has about 14,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Arbor, Maryland earns about $108,750 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 $343,300, and the typical rent is about $1,943 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Arbor, Maryland?

About 56.6% 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 3.6% 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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