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San Mar

Maryland · 366 residents · 0.466 sq mi
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San Mar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,109. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $227,000. With a median age of 72.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 72.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366
−29%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
785 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
72.8
+34%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1332373424465502000201020202024San Mar
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,109
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,132 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,558
+21%since 2000
from $18,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services49.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information28.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(351)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(20)
Diversity Score
5
+127%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−17%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
43.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Mar, Maryland?

San Mar, Maryland has about 366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Mar, Maryland?

The typical household in San Mar, Maryland earns about $77,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Mar, Maryland expensive?

In San Mar, Maryland, the median home is worth about $227,000.

How educated are people in San Mar, Maryland?

About 20.9% 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 4.8% of people in San Mar, 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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