Population 5,656 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Leonard
Household size in St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in St. Leonard holds 2.82 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.89 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
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 St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.6, St. Leonard is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. St. Leonard is older than the great majority of Maryland cities.
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 St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in St. Leonard, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. St. Leonard has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 St. Leonard
Renters in St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
St. Leonard is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.4 points, 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 St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in St. Leonard: 14.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in St. Leonard was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Maryland overall, where the median home dates to 1978.
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 St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,232 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,524 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,742 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,832 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$601 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Leonard pays $1,832 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $601 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 St. Leonard
Bachelor's degrees in St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in St. Leonard than nationally: 28.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 4.5 points, even as the national share rose. St. Leonard has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Maryland cities.
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 St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in St. Leonard is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, 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 St. Leonard
| Period | St. Leonard | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Leonard has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
St. Leonard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leonard | 2.82 | 45.6 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 14.3% | 1983 | $1,832 | 28.2% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| 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% |
| Port Republic | 2.71 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 6.9% | 1985 | $1,638 | 34.4% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| Broomes Island | 2.81 | 52.3 | 1.2% | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1984 | $1,677 | 16.4% | 89.6% | 0.0% |
| White Sands | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Cove Point | 2.98 | 41.3 | 7.5% | 10.9% | 20.2% | 1981 | $2,096 | 25.2% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| Lusby | 2.87 | 37.6 | 7.7% | 17.5% | 11.9% | 1987 | $1,916 | 33.8% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Prince Frederick | 2.54 | 39.5 | 9.6% | 20.9% | 6.1% | 1994 | $1,394 | 29.5% | 94.4% | 2.3% |
| Dares Beach | 2.78 | 45.6 | 3.9% | 2.4% | 14.7% | 1975 | $1,757 | 36.9% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| Hollywood | 3.04 | 37.9 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1992 | $1,812 | 37.5% | 90.4% | 2.9% |
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 St. Leonard. 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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