Demographics & People — Bel Air, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,616 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,500 |
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| Median Age | 42.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,825 |
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| Family Households | 2,336 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3671 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,267 |
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| Black or African American | 461 |
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| Asian | 489 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,345 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,539 |
| Other groups | 2,537 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,957 |
| Irish | 1,824 |
| English | 1,523 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 918 |
| Italian | 833 |
| Polish | 575 |
| Scottish | 439 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 429 |
Language
| English Only | 8,761 |
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| Spanish | 903 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,204 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 672 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,688 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bel Air, Maryland.
