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Layhill

Maryland · 5,764 residents · 1.589 sq mi
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Layhill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $435,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
5,764
+11%since 2019
from 5,216 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,627 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 3,283 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−10%since 2019
from 47.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K201020202024Layhill
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,523
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,259 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,137
−3%since 2019
from $42,608 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
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
$435,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $451,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,149
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,951 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
13.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+6%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(1,214)
Black40.4%(2,107)
Hispanic / Latino13%(680)
Asian18.8%(978)
Other4.5%(237)
Diversity Score91.1%(4,749)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(1,299)
Black34.5%(1,988)
Hispanic / Latino23%(1,324)
Asian14.7%(848)
Other5.1%(294)
Diversity Score94%(5,420)
Diversity Score
94
+3%since 2019
from 91 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+9%since 2019
from 35.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
Female
55.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
Foreign born
35.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Layhill, Maryland?

Layhill, Maryland has about 5,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Layhill, Maryland?

The typical household in Layhill, Maryland earns about $93,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Layhill, Maryland expensive?

In Layhill, Maryland, the median home is worth about $435,200, and the typical rent is about $2,149 a month.

How educated are people in Layhill, Maryland?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Layhill, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Layhill, Maryland?

About 3.8% of people in Layhill, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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