Demographics & People — Lake Shore, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,263 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,200 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 6,934 |
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| Family Households | 5,131 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1715 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,857 |
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| Black or African American | 403 |
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| Asian | 427 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 766 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,115 |
| German | 4,666 |
| Irish | 3,097 |
| Other groups | 2,794 |
| English | 2,207 |
| Italian | 1,652 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 882 |
| Polish | 862 |
| American | 811 |
| French (except Basque) | 307 |
Language
| English Only | 16,084 |
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| Spanish | 803 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,439 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,525 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,370 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.3% |
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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 Lake Shore, Maryland.
