Bel Air, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bel Air, Maryland is 10,616 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 130th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $69,912, the median home value is $297,400, and the median age is 41.1.
The population has grown 2.4% since 2010 (10,149 → 10,395).
10,616
Population
3496
People / sq mi
$69,912
Median Income
$297,400
Median Home Value
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Bel Air covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 3496 people per square mile.
About Bel Air, MD
Age is the most distinctive thing about Bel Air: a median age of 41.1, older than the national median. With 10,616 residents, Bel Air is a city in Maryland.
Median household income is $69,912, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $297,400, with typical rent around $1,526.
39.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. About 9.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Bel Air — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Bel Air town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bel Air town had a population of 10,149 in 2010 and 10,395 in 2024, a 2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,698 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.18%.
10,395
Population (2024)
10,149
Population (2010)
10,698
Peak (2020)
0.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,149 |
| 2011 | 10,188 |
| 2012 | 10,254 |
| 2013 | 10,242 |
| 2014 | 10,181 |
| 2015 | 10,106 |
| 2016 | 10,054 |
| 2017 | 10,027 |
| 2018 | 10,042 |
| 2019 | 10,119 |
| 2020 | 10,698 |
| 2021 | 10,667 |
| 2022 | 10,598 |
| 2023 | 10,499 |
| 2024 | 10,395 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$69,912
Median Household Income
$41,838
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$297,400
Median Home Value
$1,526
Median Rent
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.5%
High School+
39.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
80.5%
Public Transit
9.1%
Work From Home
27.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.1%
Foreign Born
85.9%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
14.5%
With Disability
92.9%
Health Insurance
96.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.3% |
| Public Administration | 9.1% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bel Air, Maryland has a population of 10,616 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 130th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Bel Air, Maryland is $69,912, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bel Air, Maryland is $297,400, with median monthly rent at $1,526 and a homeownership rate of 58.9%.
The median age in Bel Air, Maryland is 41.1 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has grown 2.4% since 2010 (10,149 → 10,395).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.