Bel Air Acres / Ashford Oaks, MD

Neighborhood

Demographics of Bel Air Acres / Ashford Oaks

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.6%

Households with Children

32.5%

School Enrollment K-12

620

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 29.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 17.9%
Seniors (65+): 10.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.3%
High School / GED: 27.9%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.1%
Single Parents: 7.4%
Couples & Adults: 40.6%
Living Alone: 26.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
Asian: 8.8%
Black or African American: 62.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 3.7%
South Asian: 19.3%
Southeast Asian: 68.5%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 8.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.0%
Puerto Rican: 29.6%
Cuban: 2.1%
Dominican: 2.8%
Central American: 52.1%
South American: 2.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 47.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.8%
Caribbean: 3.7%
Other Black: 35.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 26.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 50.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 13.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.4%
Spanish: 4.9%
European & Indo-European: 6.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 9.3%
Not Enrolled: 72.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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