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Leisure World

Maryland · 8,749 residents · 1.128 sq mi
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Leisure World has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $270,400. With a median age of 77.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 77.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,749
−3%vs 2011
vs 9,002 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
7,756 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 7,980 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
77.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 76.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,086
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,102 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,584
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $42,427 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.401 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$270,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $247,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,456
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,400 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−54.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.8% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+10%vs 2011
vs 4.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(6,444)
Black11%(989)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,039)
Asian5.1%(458)
Other0.8%(72)
Diversity Score57.4%(5,171)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71%(6,214)
Black17.1%(1,498)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(582)
Asian3.8%(330)
Other1.4%(118)
Diversity Score57.4%(5,024)
Diversity Score
57
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 33.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.2%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.4% in 2011
Female
62.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.6% in 2011
Foreign born
17.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leisure World, Maryland?

Leisure World, Maryland has about 8,749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leisure World, Maryland earns about $52,086 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 $270,400, and the typical rent is about $1,456 a month.

How educated are people in Leisure World, Maryland?

About 41.1% 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 5.1% of people in Leisure World, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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