Population 14,284 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Linganore
Household size in Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Linganore is a place of big households: 3.01 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.90 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Linganore is young: half of its residents are under 35.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 39.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 are younger.
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 Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Linganore, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Linganore has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Maryland cities.
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 Linganore
Renters in Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.9% of households in Linganore rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About one in five owners (20.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the east. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Linganore: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across the Washington area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, 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 Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Linganore has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2007, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only five of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people 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 Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,662 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,507 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,993 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,226 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$564 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Linganore costs $2,226 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $564 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Linganore
Bachelor's degrees in Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.2% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.7% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Linganore: 63.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Linganore: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Linganore
| Period | Linganore | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Linganore has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Linganore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linganore | 3.01 | 35.2 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 2007 | $2,226 | 63.7% | 97.8% | 2.5% |
| New Market | 3.11 | 36.8 | 8.4% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1995 | $2,100 | 56.6% | 95.7% | 1.5% |
| Monrovia | 3.23 | 41.5 | 8.8% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1993 | $1,833 | 52.7% | 97.8% | 2.4% |
| Walkersville | 2.73 | 42.2 | 7.1% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 1979 | $1,621 | 39.7% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Ijamsville | 3.25 | 41.1 | 5.3% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1997 | $1,914 | 60.5% | 98.3% | 1.3% |
| Urbana | 3.19 | 39.0 | 11.5% | 22.5% | 3.2% | 2009 | $2,721 | 63.7% | 96.1% | 4.2% |
| Frederick | 2.61 | 39.3 | 11.7% | 32.7% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,953 | 45.0% | 90.6% | 3.3% |
| Ballenger Creek | 2.71 | 35.8 | 20.6% | 35.7% | 4.1% | 2001 | $2,131 | 46.2% | 94.6% | 2.7% |
| Oldfield | 2.40 | 54.3 | 2.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% | 1981 | $2,276 | 32.1% | 96.2% | 9.0% |
| Mount Airy | 2.97 | 42.2 | 8.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1988 | $2,213 | 48.5% | 95.6% | 4.5% |
| Woodsboro | 2.95 | 45.5 | 10.3% | 17.0% | 11.8% | 1984 | $1,292 | 41.3% | 93.2% | 4.2% |
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 Linganore. 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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