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 $90,335 with a poverty rate of 17.87%. The median age in Bel Air is 41.4 years: 40.3 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bel Air was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,628 | 81.17% |
| Other race | 505 | 4.75% |
| Two or more races | 495 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 483 | 4.54% |
| Black or African American | 465 | 4.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.17% |
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 | 4,897 | 2.14 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 2,639 | 1.28 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 1,753 | 3.17 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 317 | 3.44 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 188 | 2.39 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 289 | 3.74% |
| Associates Degree | 822 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,825 | 23.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,049 | 13.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,128 | 27.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 286 | 3.71% |
| Some College | 1,318 | 17.08% |
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 | 6,096 | 5,769 | 2,380 |
| Hispanic | 713 | 511 | 155 |
| Other Race | 479 | 349 | 175 |
| Asian | 330 | 318 | 102 |
| Black | 304 | 278 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 139 | 63 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 7 | 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 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,196 | $95,625 | $40,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,938 | $107,750 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $39,479 | $46,732 | $25,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $4,753 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,270 | $69,041 | $41,082 |
| Some College | $55,369 | $65,417 | $43,185 |
$55,270
Average Earnings
$69,041
Average Male
$41,082
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.85% of Bel Air residents speak only English, while 11.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,133 | 1,071 | 13.17% |
| Other | 505 | 303 | 60% |
| Hispanic | 918 | 298 | 32.46% |
| Black | 410 | 246 | 60% |
| Asian | 483 | 133 | 27.54% |
| Multiple | 495 | 21 | 4.24% |
17.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.72%
Male Poverty Rate
18.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bel Air is Black, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bel Air is Multiple, with 4.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.44% |
| High School | 24.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.23% |
| Some College | 9.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.58% |
| Female Employed | 8.78% |
| Male Employed | 5.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,581 | $116,232 |
| Households | $66,950 | $90,335 |
| Married Families | $123,920 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,831 | $66,277 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
672
Number of Veterans
631
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 229 |
| First Gulf War | 162 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| World War II | 24 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 222 |
| 55 to 64 | 184 |
| 35 to 54 | 147 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 8.71% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 25.85% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
5%
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
57.69%
Born in Bel Air
92.85%
Native Born
7.15%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
92.85% of Bel Air residents were born in the United States, with 57.69% having been born in Maryland. 2.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |