Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 480, Loch Lynn Heights'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

Loch Lynn Heights is a small community located in Maryland, within Garrett County. The total population is 480. It ranks as the 387th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Loch Lynn Heights is 44.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Loch Lynn Heights is $48,958. This is 53% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $129,800. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Loch Lynn Heights is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Loch Lynn Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.2% vs 46.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.5%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Loch Lynn Heights, 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.