Overlea, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Overlea, Maryland is 12,430 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 116th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $86,296, the median home value is $249,500, and the median age is 42.0.
12,430
Population
4121
People / sq mi
$86,296
Median Income
$249,500
Median Home Value
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Overlea covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 4121 people per square mile.
About Overlea, MD
What distinguishes Overlea is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 4,121 people per square mile. Overlea is a city in Maryland with a population of 12,430.
Median household income is $86,296, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $249,500, with typical rent around $1,315.
Roughly 34.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. About 13.3% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Overlea: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 25.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$86,296
Median Household Income
$41,885
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$249,500
Median Home Value
$1,315
Median Rent
74.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.2%
High School+
34.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
74.5%
Public Transit
13.3%
Work From Home
29.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.0%
Foreign Born
89.7%
Non-English at Home
5.6%
Veterans
14.6%
With Disability
96.2%
Health Insurance
93.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Information | 7.0% |
| Public Administration | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Overlea, Maryland has a population of 12,430 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 116th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Overlea, Maryland is $86,296, with 4.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Overlea, Maryland is $249,500, with median monthly rent at $1,315 and a homeownership rate of 74.5%.
The median age in Overlea, Maryland is 42.0 years. The population is 44.6% male and 55.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.