Population 11,051 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leonardtown
Household size in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Leonardtown average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.80, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.5, the median age in Leonardtown is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Leonardtown, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Leonardtown
Renters in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.1% of households in Leonardtown rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Leonardtown: 7.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Maryland as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Leonardtown is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,050 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,163 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,338 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,105 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,054 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Leonardtown costs $2,105 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,054 a month since 2006–10, up 100%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Leonardtown
Bachelor's degrees in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.3% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Leonardtown than nationally: 45.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Leonardtown: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Leonardtown
| Period | Leonardtown | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Leonardtown runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Leonardtown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown | 2.74 | 39.5 | 6.9% | 21.1% | 7.6% | 1999 | $2,105 | 45.5% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Potomac Shores | 2.78 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 1994 | $1,138 | 36.6% | 96.1% | 3.3% |
| Helen | 2.98 | 39.9 | 5.5% | 21.1% | 9.6% | 2010 | $3,178 | 51.8% | 93.7% | 2.1% |
| White Point Beach | 2.68 | 34.6 | 3.7% | 33.4% | 5.2% | 2000 | $2,154 | 48.0% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Compton | 2.77 | 40.0 | 5.3% | 15.8% | 5.2% | 1989 | $1,790 | 46.1% | 97.1% | 10.3% |
| Callaway | 2.77 | 39.8 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 12.9% | 1996 | $1,602 | 39.9% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
| Loveville | 2.91 | 38.7 | 11.2% | 25.9% | 9.4% | 1997 | $2,414 | 41.0% | 95.5% | 1.7% |
| Hollywood | 3.04 | 37.9 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1992 | $1,812 | 37.5% | 90.4% | 2.9% |
| California | 2.62 | 37.7 | 11.7% | 37.7% | 8.5% | 1997 | $2,094 | 46.8% | 94.3% | 2.0% |
| Avenue | 2.26 | 55.2 | 6.7% | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1979 | $1,674 | 18.0% | 86.0% | 6.3% |
| Great Mills | 2.92 | 34.5 | 11.7% | 34.1% | 9.8% | 1998 | $1,592 | 35.0% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Leonardtown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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