Census-designated place · Maryland
Lake Shore, Maryland
Lake Shore, census-designated place, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Lake Shore had 18,249 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,465). GEOID 2444975.
Residents, 2020-2024
18,249
±1,465 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 19,551
Median household income
$130,689
±$11,332 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$473,600
±$24,380 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,806
±$141 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Lake Shore and what county is it in?
Lake Shore is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It covers 13.4 square miles of land, 1,456 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lake Shore's population at 18,249 (±1,465). The 2020 Census counted 19,551 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Shore is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,249 ±1,465 | 598,166 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,818 ±511 | 224,748 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.11 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,409 ±528 | 236,262 | 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 Lake Shore?
The median resident of Lake Shore is 42.1 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 ±1.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±1.9 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±1.9 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±2.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6% ±2.6 pts | 61.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6% ±3.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±1.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.4% ±4.0 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5% ±2.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±2.0 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Lake Shore earn?
Half of Lake Shore's 6,818 households earn less than $130,689 a year (±$11,332), against $124,911 in Anne Arundel County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $134,027 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,689 ±$11,332 | $124,911 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $168,383 ±$15,793 | $156,835 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,711 ±$6,547 | $59,733 | +$7,666 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4% ±2.5 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.0% ±4.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±1.1 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.3% ±1.4 pts | 95.5% | – |
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 Lake Shore?
Owners occupy 90.9% of Lake Shore's occupied homes and renters 9.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $473,600 by its owner (±$24,380). The median renter pays $1,806 a month including utilities, and 30.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $473,600 ±$24,380 | $467,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,806 ±$141 | $2,071 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.8% ±15.6 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,428 ±$153 | $2,454 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.9% ±2.9 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.1% ±2.9 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 7,409 ±528 | 236,262 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 30.2% ±20.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3% ±4.2 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±2.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±2.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Lake Shore work and get to work?
79.4% of Lake Shore's workers drive alone and 15.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±3.2 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.9 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4% ±3.8 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.3% ±3.5 pts | 18.5% | +11.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min ±1.3 | 28.9 min | −3.7 min |
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 Lake Shore?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Shore, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $111,250 (Tract 7313.07) to $164,598 (Tract 7312.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7312.05Anne Arundel County | 4,579 | $123,284 |
| Tract 7313.07Anne Arundel County | 5,656 | $111,250 |
| Tract 7312.06Anne Arundel County | 3,772 | $164,598 |
| Tract 7313.03Anne Arundel County | 6,194 | $142,255 |
| Tract 7313.06Anne Arundel County | 5,941 | $174,939 |
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 Lake Shore) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Shore compare with other places in Maryland?
Lake Shore ranks 102nd 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) | 76th | 326 |
| Residents per square mile | 231st | 326 |
| Median household income | 102nd | 322 |
| Per capita income | 74th | 326 |
| Median home value | 120th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 139th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 151st | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 198th | 325 |
| Median age | 112th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 63rd | 323 |
| Work from home | 193rd | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 178th | 325 |
Lake Shore'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 Lake Shore?
11 of the 57 figures for Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore 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' school search.