Bel Air South / Wakefield Meadows, MD

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Bel Air South / Wakefield Meadows

Neighborhood

Harford, MD

Bagley / Woodridge Manor

Glenwood / Parsons Ridge

Plumtree Estates / Country Walk

Roland Heights / Stoneleigh

Emmorton / Kings Charter

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

Demographics of Bel Air South / Wakefield Meadows

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

52.7%

Households with Children

35.3%

School Enrollment K-12

1,118

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 18.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 13.3%
Working Age (35-54): 30.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 21.9%

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: 5.3%
High School / GED: 26.4%
Some College or Associate's: 15.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.6%

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: 30.9%
Single Parents: 4.4%
Couples & Adults: 35.9%
Living Alone: 28.8%

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: 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
Asian: 6.3%
Black or African American: 3.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.6%
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: 37.1%
South Asian: 32.9%
Southeast Asian: 30.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

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: 10.1%
Puerto Rican: 32.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 7.3%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 50.6%

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: 34.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 65.9%

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: 54.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

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: 88.0%
Spanish: 4.9%
European & Indo-European: 3.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

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: 5.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.9%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 72.7%

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