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Leonardtown

Maryland · 2,930 residents · 3.85 sq mi
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Leonardtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $380,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,930
+55%since 2000
from 1,896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.8
−8%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Leonardtown
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.8%(198)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(187)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.3%(185)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.2%(153)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(191)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.5%(338)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.6%(398)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.9%(436)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 649.4%(274)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746%(177)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.7%(225)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over5.7%(168)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,027
+81%since 2000
from $16,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,000
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+14%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Leonardtown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,375)
Black23.9%(453)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian1.5%(28)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(2,187)
Black14.8%(435)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(105)
Asian2.7%(80)
Other3.1%(92)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(42)
Spaniard1.2%(34)
Puerto Rican0.4%(10)
Ancestry
Irish23.2%(642)
German22.4%(620)
English18.2%(503)
American7.2%(200)
Italian3.3%(91)
French3%(83)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(78)
Russian2%(55)
Polish1.8%(49)
Scottish1.7%(48)
Welsh1.4%(40)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.9%(24)
Greek0.7%(19)
Canadian0.6%(16)
Hungarian0.6%(16)
Romanian0.5%(15)
Czech0.5%(13)
Norwegian0.4%(11)
Dutch0.4%(10)
British0.3%(8)
Belgian0.2%(6)
Danish0.2%(5)
Lithuanian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.4%(619)
Married59.6%(1,104)
Widowed2.4%(44)
Divorced4.5%(84)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(335)
Married61.5%(1,100)
Widowed16.4%(294)
Divorced3.4%(60)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonardtown, Maryland?

Leonardtown, Maryland has about 2,930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonardtown, Maryland?

The typical household in Leonardtown, Maryland earns about $57,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leonardtown, Maryland expensive?

In Leonardtown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $380,000, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Leonardtown, Maryland?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Leonardtown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leonardtown, Maryland?

About 16.0% of people in Leonardtown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leonardtown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Leonardtown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,455 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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