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National Harbor

Maryland · 4,454 residents · 1.274 sq mi
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National Harbor is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $472,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,454
+1%since 2023
from 4,418 in 2023
2010 – 2024
3,496 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 3,468 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.6
−2%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3K3K4K5K6K201020202024National Harbor
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$109,707
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,616 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$71,004
−13%since 2023
from $81,161 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.398
+11%since 2023
from 0.358 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$472,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $462,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,271
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,293 in 2023
US average: $1,442
57.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
42.5% rent
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
40.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
45.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.3
+25%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(934)
Black48.4%(2,138)
Hispanic / Latino13%(576)
Asian13.8%(611)
Other3.6%(159)
Diversity Score85.5%(3,776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(715)
Black46.9%(2,087)
Hispanic / Latino13%(578)
Asian13.4%(598)
Other10.7%(476)
Diversity Score88.5%(3,944)
89
+4%since 2023
from 85 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
25.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 35.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
60.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
55.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
54.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
23.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
15.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
17.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
76.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in National Harbor, Maryland?

National Harbor, Maryland has about 4,454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in National Harbor, Maryland?

The typical household in National Harbor, Maryland earns about $109,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is National Harbor, Maryland expensive?

In National Harbor, Maryland, the median home is worth about $472,500, and the typical rent is about $2,271 a month.

How educated are people in National Harbor, Maryland?

About 55.1% of adults age 25 and over in National Harbor, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in National Harbor, Maryland?

About 13.4% of people in National Harbor, 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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