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National Harbor

Maryland · 3,788 residents · 1.274 sq mi
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National Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,547. Population has grown 34% since 2011. Median home value is $305,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,788
+34%vs 2011
vs 2,826 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,973 / sq mi
+34%vs 2011
vs 2,218 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−1%vs 2011
vs 41.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,547
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $64,351 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,027
−12%vs 2011
vs $37,468 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.348 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $297,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,068 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.8% in 2011
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(274)
Black79.1%(2,235)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian8.7%(246)
Other2.1%(60)
Diversity Score44.6%(1,261)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(496)
Black63.6%(2,411)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(356)
Asian10.8%(409)
Other1.8%(67)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,581)
Diversity Score
68
+53%vs 2011
vs 45 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 35.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Female
45.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Foreign born
21.2%
+10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in National Harbor, Maryland?

National Harbor, Maryland has about 3,788 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in National Harbor, Maryland earns about $63,547 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 $305,200, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in National Harbor, Maryland?

About 27.3% 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 9.0% of people in National Harbor, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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