Leonardtown, MD is a small town located in St. Mary's County with a population of 4,445 as of the 2020 US Census. It has a population density of 1,028 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Leonardtown is full of culture with notable landmarks such as Historic St. Mary’s City and Point Lookout State Park to explore. The town also offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, boating and kayaking due to its close proximity to the St. Mary’s River and Chesapeake Bay. Local businesses include Black Ankle Vineyards, Leonardtown Market House and Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille offering unique dining experiences for visitors to enjoy. Notable organizations in Leonardtown are the Town Center Market, Leonardtown Rotary Club and the Saint Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce that keep local residents informed on upcoming events and activities in town. Popular sporting events include youth football at Oakville Elementary School field, adult softball leagues at nearby Bill Burton Park and June Youth Sporting Event at Mechanicsville Park Athletic Fields where athletes can compete on various fields including baseball, basketball and tennis courts.
The population in Leonardtown is 4,445. There are 1,169 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Leonardtown is 32.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Leonardtown is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Leonardtown
- 44.7% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 43.6% are married with children
- 17.0% have children, but are single
Race in Leonardtown
- 74.7% are White
- 13.4% are Black
- 6.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander