Bel Air South is a CDP located in Harford County Maryland. Bel Air South has a 2024 population of 58,676. Bel Air South is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 6.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,024 in 2020.
The average household income in Bel Air South is $134,620 with a poverty rate of 4.13%. The median age in Bel Air South is 38.3 years: 37.1 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bel Air South was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,689 | 78.25% |
| Black or African American | 5,569 | 9.75% |
| Asian | 3,054 | 5.35% |
| Two or more races | 2,978 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 725 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,132 | 2.58 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 12,427 | 3.17 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 6,505 | 1.23 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Female | 2,365 | 2.97 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 835 | 3.08 | 84 | 16 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,117 | 2.8% |
| Associates Degree | 2,891 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,679 | 26.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,783 | 19.53% |
| High School Graduate | 8,487 | 21.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 668 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 8,231 | 20.65% |
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 | 31,451 | 30,467 | 14,390 |
| Black | 3,904 | 3,655 | 1,744 |
| Asian | 1,990 | 1,655 | 1,180 |
| Hispanic | 1,552 | 1,413 | 684 |
| 2+ Races | 1,317 | 1,232 | 650 |
| Other Race | 456 | 396 | 155 |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,101 | $100,536 | $74,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,893 | $119,732 | $75,494 |
| High School Graduate | $49,778 | $57,486 | $41,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,554 | $50,231 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $69,131 | $83,509 | $58,852 |
| Some College | $52,314 | $64,290 | $44,244 |
$69,131
Average Earnings
$83,509
Average Male
$58,852
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.93% of Bel Air South residents speak only English, while 10.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,370 | 1,625 | 3.75% |
| Black | 5,551 | 392 | 7.06% |
| Hispanic | 2,880 | 141 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3,054 | 102 | 3.34% |
| Other | 725 | 91 | 12.55% |
| Multiple | 2,968 | 90 | 3.03% |
4.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.19%
Male Poverty Rate
5.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bel Air South is Other, with 12.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bel Air South is Multiple, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.67% |
| High School | 5.83% |
| Some College | 4.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.13% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,881 | $156,928 |
| Households | $113,739 | $134,620 |
| Married Families | $155,680 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,737 | $74,034 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,601
Number of Veterans
3,195
Male Veterans
406
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,205 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,168 |
| Vietnam | 814 |
| Korea | 175 |
| World War II | 103 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,079 |
| 55 to 64 | 789 |
| 75+ | 765 |
| 65 to 74 | 597 |
| 18 to 34 | 371 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,794 | 7.93% |
| Black | 558 | 13.14% |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 11.01% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 9.31% |
| Asian | 52 | 2.43% |
| Other Race | 20 | 3.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
62.77%
Born in Bel Air South
93.54%
Native Born
6.46%
Foreign Born
1.94%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
93.54% of Bel Air South residents were born in the United States, with 62.77% having been born in Maryland. 1.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58,676 | 784 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 57,892 | 783 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 57,109 | 181 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 56,928 | 1,904 | 3.46% |
| 2020 | 55,024 | 6,599 | 13.63% |
| 2019 | 48,425 | 156 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 48,269 | 209 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 48,060 | 580 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 47,480 | 525 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 46,955 | 341 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 46,614 | -313 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 46,927 | 415 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 46,512 | 1,039 | 2.28% |
| 2011 | 45,473 | -2,236 | -4.69% |
| 2010 | 47,709 | 0 | 0% |