Bel Air Town, Maryland
As of the census of 2000, there were 10080 people in the town, organized into 4235 households, and 2510 families living in the town. The population density was 3583.7 people per square mile (1383.67/kmē), it is the 85th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Maryland. There were 4444 housing units at an average density of 1581.5 per square mile (610.62/kmē). The average household size was 2.25 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. The median age is 38.9 years, the median age of male residents at 36.3 and the median age of female residents at 41.3. The racial makeup of the town was 92.82% White, 4.38% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 1.41% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 0.9% from two or more races and 0.27% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $44135, it is Maryland's 240th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $58299, it is the 183rd wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $23737, it would be the 170th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Maryland. The median income was $27049, The median income for males was $35958 versus $22072 for females.
In 2000, 2322 pupils and students, of which 45.39% are male and 54.61% are female, 23.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.25% nursery or pri school, 7.41% kindergarten, 40.44% elementary school, 26.14% high school and 20.76% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10080 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9800 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9844 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9987 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9976 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9938 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9862 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9978 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9973 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9885 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9826 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 44 | 78 | 122 |
| Kindergarten | 119 | 53 | 172 |
| Elementary school | 467 | 472 | 939 |
| High school | 290 | 317 | 607 |
| College or graduate school | 134 | 348 | 482 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air town, Maryland | $44135 | $58299 | $23737 |
| Harford County, Maryland | $57234 | $63868 | $24232 |
| Maryland, United States | $52868 | $61876 | $25614 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |