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The Town of Bel Air had a population of 10,585 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Bel Air ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maryland. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Bel Air is located at latitude 39.5359 and longitude -76.3483 in Harford County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Bel Air encompass a land area of 3.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Harford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Bel Air has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Bel Air is located within District 3, Bel Air, a minor civil division (MCD) of Harford County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,585 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,483 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,605 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,446 |
| Median Home Value | $318,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,267 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,983 (56.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,059 (39.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 225 (4.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,042 |
| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
| Family Households | 2,370 (47.0%) |
The table below compares Bel Air to the other 536 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 133 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 108 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 412 | 23rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 273 | 49th |
| Diversity Index | # 247 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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