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Leonardtown

Maryland · 4,563 residents · 3.85 sq mi
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Leonardtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,667 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $402,100. Households here earn about 37% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,563
+141%since 2000
from 1,896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,185 / sq mi
+141%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−14%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Leonardtown
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,250
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,242
+136%since 2000
from $16,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$402,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,232
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−22%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,375)
Black23.9%(453)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian1.5%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(952)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(3,289)
Black11.5%(525)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(247)
Asian3.2%(147)
Other3.3%(153)
Diversity Score51.4%(2,345)
Diversity Score
51
+2%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leonardtown, Maryland?

Leonardtown, Maryland has about 4,563 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leonardtown, Maryland?

The typical household in Leonardtown, Maryland earns about $119,250 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 $402,100, and the typical rent is about $1,232 a month.

How educated are people in Leonardtown, Maryland?

About 41.2% 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 6.8% 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 3,088 residents, a change of about 209 percent over that period.

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