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Mount Aetna

Maryland · 580 residents · 1.413 sq mi
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Mount Aetna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,625. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 258 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $382,200. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−31%since 2000
from 838 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+25%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281K2K3K4K1990201020202024Mount Aetna
2024637
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,625
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,523 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,805
+114%since 2000
from $21,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,200
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+4%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(788)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian1.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(102)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(450)
Black2.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(60)
Asian5.3%(31)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score42.3%(245)
Diversity Score
42
+247%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 99.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Aetna, Maryland?

Mount Aetna, Maryland has about 580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Aetna, Maryland?

The typical household in Mount Aetna, Maryland earns about $136,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Aetna, Maryland expensive?

In Mount Aetna, Maryland, the median home is worth about $382,200.

How educated are people in Mount Aetna, Maryland?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Aetna, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Aetna, Maryland?

About 8.2% of people in Mount Aetna, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Aetna, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Aetna, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,028 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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