Lake Shore, Maryland 2025

As of the 2020 census, the population of Lake Shore, Maryland, is 19,854. The city's population has grown 16.6% since 2000. The population density is 1,522.1 people per mile. There are 8,019 housing units at an average density of 605.3 per square mile. According to the 2015-2019 American Community Survey, the city's racial makeup is 84.4% white, 7.16% black or African American, 0.29% Native American or Alaskan Native, 4.15% Asian, 0.054% Pacific Islander, and 3.43% from other races. There are 5,477 households, with 2,323 of them having children under 18 years old living with them.

The city is home to a diverse population regarding the languages spoken at home. The languages spoken at home are English only (84.2%), Spanish (8.5%), other Indo-European (3.2%), and Asian or island languages (2.1%).

Lake Shore is a planned community that was founded in 19 developer Frank J. Orendorff. He wanted to create a community of fine homes surrounded by a beautiful scenic lake. Lake Shore continues to grow since its community founding, with new homes and new residents welcomed each year.

Schools in Lake Shore include Lake Shore Elementary School, which has 776 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. There are also two middle schools in the town, Pasadena and Chesapeake Bay. Students in neighborhoods north of Route 100 attend Pasadena Middle School, while students in areas south of Route 100 attend Chesapeake Bay Middle School. Both middle schools feed into Chesapeake High School in Pasadena.

For grocery shopping, several grocery stores are within a short drive of Lake Shore, including Food Lion, ACME Market, and Safeway.

For entertainment, events, and culture, the Chesapeake Arts Center is within a short drive from Lake Shore. The center features a variety of art exhibits, theater, music, and dance performances, as well as classes and workshops for all ages. it is housed in a 57,000 square-foot facility.

Chesapeake Farmer's Market is another attraction within a short drive from Lake Shore. The market is open Saturdays from May through October, offering a wide selection of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the B & A Trail is a popular spot for walking, jogging, and biking. The trail stretches 12.5 miles from the area near Glen Burnie to Annapolis. The trail is open year-round, free, and open to the public.

According to the 2019 United States Census, Lake Shore, Maryland, has a median household income of $1113,789, with a per capita income of $37,355. About 1% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

In terms of housing, Zillow has found homes for sale in Lake Shore ranging from $289,000 to $1,099,000 as of November 2022.Home values in Lake Shore range from $333,900 to $579,900.