Leonardtown
Town in St. Mary's County, Maryland
Leonardtown is a town in St. Mary's County, Maryland, with 4,563 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 85 ft (26 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wildewood, 5.1 miles E.
- 4,563residents (2020 Census)
- 85 ftelevation · 26 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 1,185 / sq mipopulation density
- 20650ZIP code
About Leonardtown
Leonardtown is a town in and the county seat of St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,563 at the 2020 census.
Historic Leonardtown includes both a large public high school and a public middle school Leonardtown Middle School as well as a Catholic high school and an elementary school Leonardtown Elementary School, offices of the county government, and St. Mary's Hospital which serves the healthcare needs of the county. The College of Southern Maryland maintains a growing satellite campus within city limits, including an aquatic center. An upscale home development located in the Breton Bay area is just outside town, notable for both its country club golf course and swimming pool.
Leonardtown's population has grown significantly since 1990 as a result of the town's proximity to Patuxent River Naval Air Station and the Washington metro area.
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Living in Leonardtown
- Median household income
- $153,819
- Median home value
- $575,300
- Median rent
- $2,002/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Leonardtown had 4,563 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,563 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,185 per sq mi (458 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leonardtown at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,563 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.85 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3039° N, 76.6397° W |
| ZIP code | 20650 |
| Official website | leonardtown.somd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2446475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leonardtown
- Wildewood5.1 mi E
- Callaway7.4 mi SE
- California8.0 mi E
- Broomes Island8.9 mi NE
- Solomons10.1 mi E
- Mechanicsville10.4 mi NW
- Rock Point11.2 mi W
- Drum Point11.2 mi E
- Tall Timbers11.2 mi SE
- Lexington Park11.3 mi E
- Lusby11.7 mi E
- Cobb Island11.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Leonardtown
What county is Leonardtown in?
Leonardtown is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Leonardtown, MD?
4,563 people lived in Leonardtown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leonardtown, MD?
The ZIP code of Leonardtown is 20650.
What is the elevation of Leonardtown?
85 feet (26 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leonardtown?
Wildewood (5.1 mi), Callaway (7.4 mi), California (8.0 mi), Broomes Island (8.9 mi), Solomons (10.1 mi).
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