Town · Maryland
Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland
Bel Air, Harford County, town, in Harford County, Maryland. Bel Air, Harford County had 10,507 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,661 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,585 (±55). GEOID 2405550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,507
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,661 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,585 ±55
Median household income
$74,605
±$10,974 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$318,400
±$23,329 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,492
±$90 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Bel Air, Harford County and what county is it in?
Bel Air, Harford County is a town in Harford County, Maryland. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 3,510 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bel Air, Harford County is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 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, Harford County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,507 people lived in Bel Air, Harford County on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Maryland grew 1.4%. The 2020 Census counted 10,661 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,585 (±55).
| Measure | Bel Air, Harford County | Harford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,585±55 | 263,757 | +514 |
| Households | 5,042±247 | 101,795 | +552 |
| Average household size | 2.06±0.10 | 2.57 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 5,267±294 | 105,468 | +574 |
Bel Air, Harford County's population since 2000
From 10,080 in 2000 to 10,507 in 2025: up 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bel Air, Harford County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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, Harford County?
The median resident of Bel Air, Harford County is 42.6 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.9%. 11.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bel Air, Harford County | Harford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±2.5 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.8%±2.2 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8%±3.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 48.4%±3.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9%±3.9 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8%±5.3 pts | 71.6% | −11.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±3.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.8%±2.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.2%±3.8 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.5%±3.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±2.6 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±2.9 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±3.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.0%±4.3 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.3%±3.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±2.3 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
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, Harford County earn?
Half of Bel Air, Harford County's 5,042 households earn less than $74,605 a year (±$10,974), against $112,265 in Harford County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $87,529 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bel Air, Harford County | Harford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,605±$10,974 | $112,265 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,678±$8,735 | $133,148 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,446±$4,044 | $51,717 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8%±4.4 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9%±7.0 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±2.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7%±1.5 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±3.5 pts | 92.6% | – |
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, Harford County?
Owners occupy 59.2% of Bel Air, Harford County's occupied homes and renters 40.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $318,400 by its owner (±$23,329). The median renter pays $1,492 a month including utilities, and 47.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bel Air, Harford County | Harford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $318,400±$23,329 | $386,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,492±$90 | $1,586 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.4%±8.7 pts | 39.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,937±$128 | $2,165 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.2%±5.1 pts | 79.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.8%±5.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,267±294 | 105,468 | +574 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±3.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 34.0%±4.8 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±2.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9%±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Bel Air, Harford County building?
Builders took permits for 122 new housing units in Bel Air, Harford County in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 11.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bel Air, Harford County work and get to work?
81.7% of Bel Air, Harford County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Bel Air, Harford County | Harford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±5.2 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±2.7 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.7%±4.0 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±3.2 pts | 14.9% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min±2.0 | 32.1 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, Harford County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Bel Air, Harford County, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,449 (Tract 3038.01) to $112,396 (Tract 3039).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3038.03Harford County | 5,323 | $83,576 |
| Tract 3035.01Harford County | 7,778 | $136,806 |
| Tract 3038.01Harford County | 2,946 | $67,449 |
| Tract 3039Harford County | 2,493 | $112,396 |
| Tract 3038.02Harford County | 1,846 | $102,708 |
| Tract 3036.03Harford County | 7,617 | $174,194 |
| Tract 3036.02Harford County | 3,650 | $121,318 |
| Tract 3035.02Harford County | 3,477 | $150,300 |
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, Harford County) · Census block assignment files
How does Bel Air, Harford County compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bel Air, Harford County is the 3,105th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 23rd-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Bel Air, Harford County ranks 270th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 23rd | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th | 326 |
| Median household income | 270th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 198th | 326 |
| Median home value | 259th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 208th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 144th | 325 |
| Median age | 109th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 248th | 323 |
| Work from home | 260th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 245th | 325 |
Bel Air, Harford County's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Bel Air, Harford County with other places
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, Harford County?
12 of the 57 figures for Bel Air, Harford 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bel Air, Harford County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bel Air.