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Mount Lena

Maryland · 515 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 $38,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
+3%since 2000
from 501 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
411 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3104095086077062000201020202024Mount Lena
2024391
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,833
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,932 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,346
+55%since 2000
from $20,844 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+54.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+102%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(496)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(37)
Diversity Score
7
+260%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Lena, Maryland?

Mount Lena, Maryland has about 515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Lena, Maryland earns about $38,833 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 $216,700, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Lena, Maryland?

About 16.3% 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 0.0% of people in Mount Lena, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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