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Overlea

Maryland · 12,275 residents · 3.016 sq mi
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Overlea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,560. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,275
+1%since 2000
from 12,148 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,070 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,560
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,242 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,132
+24%since 2000
from $23,402 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,014
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+60%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(10,538)
Black8.8%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(169)
Asian1.7%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(3,317)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(8,941)
Black18.8%(2,307)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(379)
Asian3.2%(391)
Other2.1%(252)
Diversity Score53.9%(6,617)
Diversity Score
54
+97%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overlea, Maryland?

Overlea, Maryland has about 12,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Overlea, Maryland?

The typical household in Overlea, Maryland earns about $59,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Overlea, Maryland expensive?

In Overlea, Maryland, the median home is worth about $211,600, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Overlea, Maryland?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Overlea, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Overlea, Maryland?

About 7.2% of people in Overlea, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Overlea, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Overlea, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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