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Leitersburg

Maryland · 569 residents · 1.752 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
569
+9%since 2000
from 523 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
325 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+12%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3144255366467572000201020202024Leitersburg
2024498
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,097
−7%since 2000
from $22,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
20.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(525)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3%(17)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(58)
Diversity Score
10
+43%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.9%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leitersburg, Maryland?

Leitersburg, Maryland has about 569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Leitersburg, Maryland expensive?

In Leitersburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $261,800, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Leitersburg, Maryland?

About 19.7% 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 33.4% of people in Leitersburg, 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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