Bel Air: Demographics & People
Census counts 10,585 people in Bel Air, in 5,042 households. Median age 42.6 years. (2.1y older than Harford County; 3.3y older than Maryland). Population is 75% White (non-Hispanic) and 10% Hispanic or Latino. 47% of households are family-led.
- 2.1 people per household.
- 53% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 10,585; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 260,924 people |
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| Population | 10,585 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 42.6y is 3.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 42.6 years (vs Maryland 39.3y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 10,585 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 4.8% |
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| Black population | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 9.9% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 74.8% |
Households & Family Composition
5,042 households. 47% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 2,370 households |
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| Households that are families | 47.0% |
| Total households | 5,042 households |