Leonardtown is a town located in St. Mary's County Maryland. Leonardtown has a 2024 population of 5,102. It is also the county seat of St. Mary's County. Leonardtown is currently growing at a rate of 2.57% annually and its population has increased by 11.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,589 in 2020.
The average household income in Leonardtown is $139,022 with a poverty rate of 4.52%. The median age in Leonardtown is 33.1 years: 33.3 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leonardtown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,221 | 70.24% |
| Two or more races | 616 | 13.43% |
| Black or African American | 449 | 9.79% |
| Asian | 270 | 5.89% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,507 | 2.79 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 720 | 3.9 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 655 | 1.37 | 26 | 74 |
| Female | 126 | 3.76 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 6 | 3.17 | 0 | 100 |
3.83
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 10.08% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 577 | 22.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 576 | 22.5% |
| High School Graduate | 600 | 23.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 2.66% |
| Some College | 336 | 13.13% |
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 | 1,784 | 1,611 | 861 |
| Black | 297 | 198 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 251 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 244 | 244 | 102 |
| Asian | 168 | 142 | 120 |
| Other Race | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 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 asian people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $110,895 | $112,216 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $139,015 | $146,330 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,552 | $0 | $33,810 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,875 | $40,938 | $30,917 |
| Overall | $86,429 | $117,604 | $34,361 |
| Some College | $65,781 | $75,417 | $42,132 |
$86,429
Average Earnings
$117,604
Average Male
$34,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.52% of Leonardtown residents speak only English, while 17.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,940 | 90 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 270 | 55 | 20.37% |
| Other | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Black | 319 | 14 | 4.39% |
| Multiple | 586 | 4 | 0.68% |
4.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.74%
Male Poverty Rate
4.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leonardtown is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leonardtown is Multiple, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.7% |
| Some College | 9.72% |
| High School | 4.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 1.75% |
| Female Employed | 1.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,648 | $153,854 |
| Households | $138,295 | $139,022 |
| Married Families | $158,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $112,876 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
509
Number of Veterans
466
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 316 |
| First Gulf War | 296 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 329 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 16.23% |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 25.5% |
| Black | 69 | 23.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
39.4%
Born in Leonardtown
86.83%
Native Born
13.17%
Foreign Born
9.64%
Non Citizen
3.53%
Naturalized
86.83% of Leonardtown residents were born in the United States, with 39.4% having been born in Maryland. 9.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,743 | 128 | 2.28% |
| 2028 | 5,615 | 128 | 2.33% |
| 2027 | 5,487 | 129 | 2.41% |
| 2026 | 5,358 | 128 | 2.45% |
| 2025 | 5,230 | 128 | 2.51% |
| 2024 | 5,102 | 128 | 2.57% |
| 2023 | 4,974 | 73 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 4,901 | 165 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4,736 | 147 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 4,589 | 771 | 20.19% |
| 2019 | 3,818 | 62 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 3,756 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 3,768 | 47 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 3,721 | 105 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 3,616 | 114 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 3,502 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,502 | 323 | 10.16% |
| 2012 | 3,179 | 65 | 2.09% |
| 2011 | 3,114 | 99 | 3.28% |
| 2010 | 3,015 | 0 | 0% |