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Leitersburg

Maryland · 498 residents · 1.752 sq mi
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Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $349,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498
−5%since 2000
from 523 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
284 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+15%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3144255366467572000201020202024Leitersburg
2024498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,129
+81%since 2000
from $22,662 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+8%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$349,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
1.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(503)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leitersburg, Maryland?

Leitersburg, Maryland has about 498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Leitersburg, Maryland expensive?

In Leitersburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $349,500.

How educated are people in Leitersburg, Maryland?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Leitersburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leitersburg, Maryland?

About 18.7% of people in Leitersburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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