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Mount Lena

Maryland · 391 residents · 1.253 sq mi
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Mount Lena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 110 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,500. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−22%since 2000
from 501 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
312 / sq mi
−23%since 2009
from 403 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+22%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3104095086077062000201020202024Mount Lena
2024391
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.7%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.8%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(39)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.2%(32)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.4%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.8%(15)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7425.8%(101)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.9%(66)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,932 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,739
+47%since 2000
from $20,844 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+2%since 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(495)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English20.5%(80)
Irish15.9%(62)
Italian12%(47)
German9%(35)
Scottish5.4%(21)
French4.9%(19)
American2.6%(10)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.3 min
+120%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married5.5%(8)
Married81.4%(118)
Widowed6.2%(9)
Divorced6.9%(10)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(20)
Married74.1%(117)
Widowed8.2%(13)
Divorced5.1%(8)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Lena, Maryland?

Mount Lena, Maryland has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Lena, Maryland earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Lena, Maryland expensive?

In Mount Lena, Maryland, the median home is worth about $287,500.

How educated are people in Mount Lena, Maryland?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Lena, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Lena, Maryland?

About 14.3% of people in Mount Lena, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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