Population 10,821 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lusby
Household size in Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lusby average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.82 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
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 Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lusby is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 40.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Lusby, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lusby
Renters in Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lusby is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than one in five owners (22.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.5 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 Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Lusby: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Only 19 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Lusby are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Lusby has newer homes than most Maryland cities.
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 Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,033 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,358 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,532 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,916 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$883 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lusby costs $1,916 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $883 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Lusby
Bachelor's degrees in Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Lusby (33.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Maryland as a whole (43.4%). The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lusby: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Lusby
| Period | Lusby | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Lusby than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has 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).
Lusby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusby | 2.87 | 37.6 | 7.7% | 17.5% | 11.9% | 1987 | $1,916 | 33.8% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 2.75 | 39.0 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 7.1% | 1992 | $1,774 | 32.6% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| Cove Point | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Dowell | 2.15 | 54.6 | 7.4% | 4.5% | 12.8% | 2000 | $2,130 | 44.3% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| Solomons | 2.22 | 54.9 | 7.4% | 33.5% | 16.5% | 1996 | $2,615 | 42.8% | 96.5% | 3.0% |
| White Sands | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Wallville | 2.51 | 50.5 | 5.1% | 15.5% | 37.2% | 1984 | $1,573 | 51.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Long Beach | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Broomes Island | 2.81 | 52.3 | 1.2% | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1984 | $1,677 | 16.4% | 89.6% | 0.0% |
| St. Leonard | 2.82 | 45.6 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 14.3% | 1983 | $1,832 | 28.2% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| Patuxent River | 3.34 | 23.5 | 11.5% | 89.0% | 15.5% | 1995 | $2,290 | 36.4% | 100.0% | 14.3% |
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 Lusby. 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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