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St. Leonard

Maryland · 726 residents · 2.285 sq mi
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St. Leonard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,071. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $477,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
726
+35%since 2000
from 536 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
318 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+31%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4015607208801K2000201020202024St. Leonard
2024726
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$186,071
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,933
+191%since 2000
from $18,884 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.9%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.214
−49%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(471)
Black7.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(129)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score40.1%(291)
Diversity Score
40
+56%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 39.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.8%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Leonard, Maryland?

St. Leonard, Maryland has about 726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Leonard, Maryland?

The typical household in St. Leonard, Maryland earns about $186,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Leonard, Maryland expensive?

In St. Leonard, Maryland, the median home is worth about $477,500.

How educated are people in St. Leonard, Maryland?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Leonard, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Leonard, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in St. Leonard, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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