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San Mar

Maryland · 306 residents · 0.466 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 209 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $240,500. With a median age of 79.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 79.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306
−41%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
657 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
79.4
+46%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1332373424465502000201020202024San Mar
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$94,205
+407%since 2000
from $18,581 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.708
+80%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade62.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services37.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
+61.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(509)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(280)
Black6.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.7%(60)
Diversity Score
20
+716%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.8%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
62.2%
+62.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
40.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 20.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Mar, Maryland?

San Mar, Maryland has about 306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is San Mar, Maryland expensive?

In San Mar, Maryland, the median home is worth about $240,500, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in San Mar, Maryland?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in San Mar, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Mar, Maryland?

About 32.0% of people in San Mar, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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