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Leonardtown, MD


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Leonardtown, Maryland

Leonardtown, Maryland, in St Marys county, is 42 miles SE of Alexandria, Virginia (center to center) and 46 miles SE of Washington, District of Columbia. The town has a population of 1,896.

The People and Families of Leonardtown

In Leonardtown, about 31% of adults are married. Leonardtown offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Leonardtown, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leonardtown had a median family income of $42,083.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Leonardtown gave more campaign money ($16,200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Leonardtown Housing

Owners occupy 48% of the housing units in Leonardtown. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Leonardtown, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Leonardtown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Leonardtown Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Leonardtown Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Leonardtown, MD

Comparing Leonardtown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity96
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married14

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times47
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes37
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