Census-designated place · Maryland
Bel Air, Allegany County, Maryland
Bel Air, Allegany County, census-designated place, in Allegany County, Maryland. Bel Air, Allegany County had 1,689 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,837 (±497). GEOID 2405525.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,689
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,837 ±497
Median household income
$97,685
±$9,282 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$195,700
±$21,421 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$695
±$113 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Bel Air, Allegany County and what county is it in?
Bel Air, Allegany County is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Allegany County, Maryland. It covers 0.7 square miles of land, 2,459 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bel Air, Allegany County is in the Cumberland, MD-WV micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bel Air, Allegany County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,689 residents in Bel Air, Allegany County, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,837 (±497).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Bel Air, Allegany County is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Bel Air, Allegany County | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,837 ±497 | 67,452 | no clear change |
| Households | 724 ±173 | 27,382 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.29 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 724 ±173 | 32,720 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bel Air, Allegany County?
The median resident of Bel Air, Allegany County is 43.4 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.7%.
| Measure | Bel Air, Allegany County | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 ±7.9 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±6.8 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±7.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±5.5 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.8% ±7.0 pts | 85.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±5.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±4.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±5.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2% ±2.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 17.9% ±7.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2% ±9.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4% ±2.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±7.6 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1% ±8.0 pts | 21.1% | −21.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±4.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 99.8% ±1.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bel Air, Allegany County earn?
Half of Bel Air, Allegany County's 724 households earn less than $97,685 a year (±$9,282), against $59,603 in Allegany County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,036 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $30,649 after inflation.
| Measure | Bel Air, Allegany County | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,685 ±$9,282 | $59,603 | +$30,649 |
| Mean household income | $96,319 ±$11,563 | $74,712 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,297 ±$6,613 | $31,210 | +$10,922 |
| People below the poverty line | 0.2% ±0.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7% ±10.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±6.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±4.5 pts | 84.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bel Air, Allegany County?
Owners occupy 87.2% of Bel Air, Allegany County's occupied homes and renters 12.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,700 by its owner (±$21,421). The median renter pays $695 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bel Air, Allegany County | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,700 ±$21,421 | $154,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $695 ±$113 | $805 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±34.7 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,380 ±$97 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.2% ±8.6 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.8% ±8.6 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 724 ±173 | 32,720 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±34.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.0% ±12.2 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±8.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3% ±8.4 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bel Air, Allegany County work and get to work?
66.0% of Bel Air, Allegany County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes.
| Measure | Bel Air, Allegany County | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3% ±10.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0% ±16.0 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±9.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±4.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.0% ±14.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±10.6 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bel Air, Allegany County?
No census tract lies mostly in Bel Air, Allegany County; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20Allegany County | 5,369 | $65,778 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bel Air, Allegany County) · Census block assignment files
How does Bel Air, Allegany County compare with other places in Maryland?
Bel Air, Allegany County ranks 200th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 290th | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 146th | 326 |
| Median household income | 200th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 262nd | 326 |
| Median home value | 312th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 286th | 288 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 302nd | 325 |
| Median age | 90th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 93rd | 323 |
| Travel time to work | 293rd | 325 |
Bel Air, Allegany County's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bel Air, Allegany County?
28 of the 57 figures for Bel Air, Allegany County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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