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Mountain Lake Park

Maryland · 2,147 residents · 1.915 sq mi
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Mountain Lake Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,907. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,147
−4%since 2000
from 2,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+17%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Mountain Lake Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,907
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,186
+93%since 2000
from $14,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,213)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,017)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score7.3%(157)
Diversity Score
7
+154%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland?

Mountain Lake Park, Maryland has about 2,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland?

The typical household in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland earns about $49,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Lake Park, Maryland expensive?

In Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, the median home is worth about $144,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland?

About 15.7% of people in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain Lake Park, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain Lake Park, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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