Lusby, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Lusby is a small community located in Maryland, within Calvert County. The total population is 2,595. It ranks as the 261st most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lusby is 32.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lusby is $151,711. This is 46% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 88% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 78% 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 0.7%. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $423,800. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Lusby is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lusby has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.1% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.5%.

Education

35.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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%. Notably, 21.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lusby, 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.