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Leisure World

Maryland · 8,882 residents · 1.128 sq mi
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Leisure World has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $274,800. With a median age of 76.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 76.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

8,882
+2%since 2023
from 8,693 in 2023
2010 – 2024
7,874 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 7,707 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
76.0
−1%since 2023
from 76.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
9K9K9K9K9K201020202024Leisure World
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,011
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$59,091
+1%since 2023
from $58,606 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.475
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.474 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$274,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,054
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,111 in 2023
US average: $1,442
82.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
17.5% rent
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
42.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
47.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.4
−3%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(5,287)
Black22%(1,915)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(563)
Asian9.6%(835)
Other1.1%(93)
Diversity Score71%(6,172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(5,097)
Black22.6%(2,011)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(583)
Asian11.4%(1,009)
Other2%(182)
Diversity Score75.2%(6,681)
75
+6%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
25.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.8 min
+22%since 2023
from 32.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
65.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
10.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
24.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
62.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
27.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
26.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
72.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Leisure World, Maryland?

Leisure World, Maryland has about 8,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leisure World, Maryland?

The typical household in Leisure World, Maryland earns about $62,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leisure World, Maryland expensive?

In Leisure World, Maryland, the median home is worth about $274,800, and the typical rent is about $2,054 a month.

How educated are people in Leisure World, Maryland?

About 53.3% of adults age 25 and over in Leisure World, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leisure World, Maryland?

About 9.3% of people in Leisure World, 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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