Mount Lena is a CDP located in Washington County Maryland. Mount Lena has a 2024 population of 314. Mount Lena is currently declining at a rate of -4.56% annually and its population has decreased by -11.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 355 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Lena is $72,745 with a poverty rate of 15.53%. The median age in Mount Lena is 55.1 years: 55.4 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Lena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 95% |
| Other race | 8 | 2.11% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 145 | 2.62 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 111 | 3.05 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.24 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 9.66% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 15.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 130 | 44.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 17.59% |
| Some College | 6 | 2.07% |
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 | 271 | 192 | 29 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 10.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $10,859 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,341 | $32,159 | $0 |
| Some College | $58,125 | $46,667 | $0 |
$40,341
Average Earnings
$32,159
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.6% of Mount Lena residents speak only English, while 2.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 51 | 17.29% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 8 | 10.81% |
15.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.55%
Male Poverty Rate
11.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Lena is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Lena is Hispanic, with 10.81% 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 12.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.56% |
| High School | 6.15% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,625 | $79,855 |
| Households | $43,523 | $72,745 |
| Married Families | $53,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,500 | $44,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.6%
Male Marriage Rate
78.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 3.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
0%
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
54.47%
Born in Mount Lena
97.89%
Native Born
2.11%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.89% of Mount Lena residents were born in the United States, with 54.47% having been born in Maryland. 2.11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 314 | -15 | -4.56% |
| 2023 | 329 | -14 | -4.08% |
| 2022 | 343 | -32 | -8.53% |
| 2021 | 375 | 20 | 5.63% |
| 2020 | 355 | -96 | -21.29% |
| 2019 | 451 | -189 | -29.53% |
| 2018 | 640 | -33 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 673 | 173 | 34.6% |
| 2016 | 500 | -23 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 523 | -9 | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 532 | 88 | 19.82% |
| 2013 | 444 | 24 | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 420 | -25 | -5.62% |
| 2011 | 445 | -70 | -13.59% |
| 2010 | 515 | 0 | 0% |