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Luke

Maryland · 85 residents · 0.266 sq mi
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Luke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,900. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
+6%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
−35%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54871211541871990201020202024Luke
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,028
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,392
−1%since 2000
from $15,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.6%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,900
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−63%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−52%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−68.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luke, Maryland?

Luke, Maryland has about 85 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luke, Maryland?

The typical household in Luke, Maryland earns about $39,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luke, Maryland expensive?

In Luke, Maryland, the median home is worth about $23,900, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Luke, Maryland?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Luke, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luke, Maryland?

About 45.6% of people in Luke, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luke, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Luke, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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