Bel Air is a town located in Harford County Maryland. Bel Air has a 2024 population of 10,421. It is also the county seat of Harford County. Bel Air is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,697 in 2020.
The average household income in Bel Air is $91,577 with a poverty rate of 15.37%. The median age in Bel Air is 41.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bel Air was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,267 | 77.87% |
| Other race | 847 | 7.98% |
| Two or more races | 512 | 4.82% |
| Asian | 489 | 4.61% |
| Black or African American | 461 | 4.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.08% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,825 | 2.16 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 2,489 | 1.29 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Married | 1,901 | 3.14 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 300 | 3.22 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 135 | 2.3 | 77 | 23 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 392 | 4.99% |
| Associates Degree | 738 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,888 | 24.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,238 | 15.75% |
| High School Graduate | 2,082 | 26.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 273 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 1,248 | 15.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,833 | 5,573 | 2,563 |
| Hispanic | 1,028 | 677 | 142 |
| Other Race | 711 | 573 | 189 |
| Asian | 344 | 330 | 119 |
| Black | 271 | 237 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 229 | 223 | 120 |
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,625 | $94,107 | $39,698 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,552 | $0 | $78,929 |
| High School Graduate | $35,094 | $40,426 | $26,648 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,375 | $0 | $22,031 |
| Overall | $49,665 | $59,734 | $41,233 |
| Some College | $57,949 | $62,821 | $45,625 |
$49,665
Average Earnings
$59,734
Average Male
$41,233
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.86% of Bel Air residents speak only English, while 14.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,636 | 849 | 11.12% |
| Other | 847 | 265 | 31.29% |
| Black | 404 | 257 | 63.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,345 | 220 | 16.36% |
| Asian | 489 | 141 | 28.83% |
| Multiple | 512 | 18 | 3.52% |
15.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.97%
Male Poverty Rate
14.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bel Air is Black, with 63.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bel Air is Multiple, with 3.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.56% |
| High School | 22.06% |
| Some College | 11.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.24% |
| Female Employed | 6.55% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,944 | $118,305 |
| Households | $69,912 | $91,577 |
| Married Families | $128,942 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,848 | $64,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
626
Number of Veterans
604
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 203 |
| First Gulf War | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 203 |
| 35 to 54 | 175 |
| 55 to 64 | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 8.52% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 13.54% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.78% |
| Black | 6 | 1.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.97%
Born in Bel Air
87.44%
Native Born
12.56%
Foreign Born
7.09%
Non Citizen
5.46%
Naturalized
87.44% of Bel Air residents were born in the United States, with 53.97% having been born in Maryland. 7.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,076 | -69 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 10,145 | -69 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 10,214 | -69 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 10,283 | -69 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 10,352 | -69 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 10,421 | -69 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 10,490 | -102 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 10,592 | -72 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 10,664 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 10,697 | 570 | 5.63% |
| 2019 | 10,127 | 84 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 10,043 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 10,031 | -26 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 10,057 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 10,112 | -73 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 10,185 | -60 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 10,245 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 10,257 | 69 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 10,188 | 39 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 10,149 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,080 | 1,220 | 13.77% |
| 1990 | 8,860 | 1,046 | 13.39% |
| 1980 | 7,814 | 1,507 | 23.89% |
| 1970 | 6,307 | 2,007 | 46.67% |
| 1960 | 4,300 | 1,722 | 66.8% |
| 1950 | 2,578 | -7,498 | -74.41% |