Leisure World is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. Leisure World has a 2024 population of 9,013. Leisure World is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually but its population has decreased by -3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,314 in 2020.
The average household income in Leisure World is $83,994 with a poverty rate of 7.78%. The median age in Leisure World is 76.9 years: 75.7 years for males, and 77.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leisure World was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,312 | 61.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,915 | 22.03% |
| Asian | 835 | 9.61% |
| Other race | 474 | 5.45% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,001 | 1.44 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 4,003 | 1.03 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 1,595 | 2.11 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 238 | 3.31 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Male | 165 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.21
Average Family Size
1.44
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 1.42% |
| Associates Degree | 815 | 9.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,378 | 28.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,099 | 25.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,683 | 20.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 1,088 | 13.25% |
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 | 5,287 | 5,230 | 3,062 |
| Black | 1,510 | 1,498 | 770 |
| Asian | 835 | 833 | 480 |
| Hispanic | 488 | 409 | 118 |
| Other Race | 399 | 332 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 125 | 47 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 57.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,661 | $0 | $62,540 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,707 | $139,018 | $72,974 |
| High School Graduate | $34,768 | $65,307 | $34,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,399 | $47,827 | $37,500 |
| Some College | $36,897 | $43,365 | $35,388 |
$41,399
Average Earnings
$47,827
Average Male
$37,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.27% of Leisure World residents speak only English, while 25.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,287 | 432 | 8.17% |
| Black | 1,856 | 118 | 6.36% |
| Asian | 835 | 85 | 10.18% |
| Native | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Multiple | 120 | 15 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 15 | 2.66% |
7.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.46%
Male Poverty Rate
8.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leisure World is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leisure World is Hispanic, with 2.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.92% |
| Some College | 9.46% |
| High School | 7.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.36% |
| Female Employed | 4.91% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,558 | $106,696 |
| Households | $58,125 | $83,994 |
| Married Families | $85,302 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,377 | $72,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
926
Number of Veterans
869
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 395 |
| Korea | 272 |
| World War II | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 739 |
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 14.48% |
| Black | 157 | 9.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
21.7%
Labor Force Participation
18.2%
Employment Rate
16.2%
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
12.5%
Born in Leisure World
74.15%
Native Born
25.85%
Foreign Born
3.68%
Non Citizen
22.17%
Naturalized
74.15% of Leisure World residents were born in the United States, with 12.5% having been born in Maryland. 3.68% 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 | 9,013 | 19 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 8,994 | 19 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 8,975 | -316 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 9,291 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 9,314 | 274 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 9,040 | -281 | -3.01% |
| 2018 | 9,321 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 9,322 | 105 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 9,217 | -10 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 9,227 | 138 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 9,089 | 66 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 9,023 | 197 | 2.23% |
| 2012 | 8,826 | -176 | -1.96% |
| 2011 | 9,002 | 253 | 2.89% |
| 2010 | 8,749 | 0 | 0% |