Lisbon, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lisbon, Maryland had a total population of 126, the 476th largest community in Maryland. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 12.6% is notably above the national average.
Lisbon Quick Facts
How Lisbon 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 | 140 | 126 | -10.0% |
How Lisbon Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Lisbon Rankings in Maryland
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Other Cities in Howard County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 104,338 | $131,490 | 7.5% | $497,400 |
| Ellicott City | 75,257 | $156,964 | 3.8% | $661,700 |
| Ilchester | 28,364 | $152,103 | 5.1% | $532,400 |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | 7.6% | $454,200 |
| North Laurel | 25,563 | $122,949 | 4.7% | $450,100 |
| Scaggsville | 10,564 | $207,220 | 2.9% | $668,500 |
| Savage | 8,239 | $116,895 | 5.5% | $424,300 |
| Fulton | 5,677 | $222,039 | 0.7% | $913,100 |
| Highland | 972 | $250,000+ | 3.4% | $914,000 |
Cities Similar to Lisbon
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantico | 126 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 63.5% |
| Worton | 126 | $90,982 | $251,100 | 30.2% | 0.0% |
| Hillsboro | 127 | $66,875 | $254,200 | 15.7% | 23.6% |
| Taylors Island | 127 | N/A | $476,000 | 59.2% | 0.0% |
| Graceham | 121 | $93,036 | $307,700 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 126, Lisbon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lisbon is a small community located in Maryland, within Howard County. The total population is 126. It ranks as the 476th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lisbon is 28.8 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lisbon. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 12.6%. This is 158% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Lisbon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.5% vs 46.6%).
Education
49.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 78.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lisbon, 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 Lisbon, Maryland?
Lisbon, Maryland has a population of 126 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lisbon, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lisbon — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lisbon, MD?
The ACS sample for Lisbon recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lisbon, Maryland?
Lisbon's population is 86.5% White, 0.0% Black, 13.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lisbon, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lisbon — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lisbon, Maryland?
49.4% of adults (25+) in Lisbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.