Bel Air North, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bel Air North, Maryland Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bel Air North, Maryland had a total population of 31,302, the 40th largest community in Maryland, with a median household income of $137,336, which is 32% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 32% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Maryland.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.5% — among the lowest in Maryland.

Bel Air North Quick Facts

Population 31,302

Median Household Income $137,336

Median Home Value $446,500

Poverty Rate 3.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 41.2 years

Homeownership Rate 90.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%

High School Graduation Rate 96.4%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 31,302 40th of 527

Median Income $137,336 top 30%

Poverty Rate 3.5% 72% lower than national

Median Home Value $446,500 above average

How Bel Air North Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	31,599	31,302	-0.9%
Median household income	$137,995	$137,336	-0.5%
Median home value	$422,700	$446,500	+5.6%

How Bel Air North Compares

Median Household Income

Bel Air North

$137,336

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bel Air North

$446,500

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.9%

$25K-$50K 8.6%

$50K-$100K 16.9%

$100K+ 68.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.7%

$10K-$15K

1.3%

$15K-$20K

1.1%

$20K-$25K

0.9%

$25K-$30K

1.4%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

1.4%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

3.9%

$60K-$75K

4.8%

$75K-$100K

8.3%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

10.5%

$150K-$200K

16.0%

$200K+

29.6%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

68.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.6%

Renter 9.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,624/mo 14.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.8%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

29.5%

55-74

21.7%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bel Air North Rankings in Maryland

#40 Population of 527

#113 Median Income of 463

#142 Education of 527

#168 Home Value of 471

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Other Cities in Harford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bel Air South	58,137	$123,653	3.9%	$405,900
Edgewood	24,922	$80,772	12.0%	$242,200
Aberdeen	17,298	$74,826	14.3%	$261,400
Havre de Grace	14,994	$105,817	9.0%	$392,900
Joppatowne	14,237	$117,881	6.5%	$342,300
Bel Air	10,585	$74,605	13.9%	$318,400
Fallston	10,013	$154,688	4.5%	$562,300
Riverside	6,585	$105,785	5.7%	$246,100
Abingdon	5,019	$136,833	10.5%	$366,200
Pleasant Hills	3,836	$166,339	2.1%	$532,900

Cities Similar to Bel Air North

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Eldersburg	31,695	$142,954	$494,300	52.9%	4.7%
Crofton	29,549	$150,577	$519,900	64.7%	2.9%
Pasadena	34,309	$129,727	$423,400	38.2%	5.7%
Ilchester	28,364	$152,103	$532,400	62.9%	5.1%
Clarksburg	30,487	$176,678	$679,400	69.0%	3.9%

Population Overview

Bel Air North is a mid-sized community located in Maryland, within Harford County. The total population is 31,302. It ranks as the 40th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bel Air North is 41.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bel Air North is $137,336. This is 32% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 70% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $446,500. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bel Air North has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.2% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

48.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%. Notably, 20.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bel Air North, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bel Air North, Maryland?

Bel Air North, Maryland has a population of 31,302 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bel Air North, MD?

The median household income in Bel Air North is $137,336, which is 70% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bel Air North, MD?

The poverty rate in Bel Air North is 3.5%. This means approximately 1,091 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bel Air North, Maryland?

Bel Air North's population is 85.2% White, 4.5% Black, 2.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bel Air North, MD?

The median home value in Bel Air North is $446,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

How educated is Bel Air North, Maryland?

48.5% of adults (25+) in Bel Air North hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 20.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.