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Boonsboro

Maryland · 3,799 residents · 3.053 sq mi
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Boonsboro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,201. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,799
+36%since 2000
from 2,803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,244 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
−1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Boonsboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,201
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,476 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,954
+85%since 2000
from $19,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services11.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,307
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+10%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,733)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(3,263)
Black3.1%(118)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(179)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other5.6%(212)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,245)
Diversity Score
33
+685%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boonsboro, Maryland?

Boonsboro, Maryland has about 3,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boonsboro, Maryland?

The typical household in Boonsboro, Maryland earns about $82,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boonsboro, Maryland expensive?

In Boonsboro, Maryland, the median home is worth about $274,700, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Boonsboro, Maryland?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Boonsboro, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boonsboro, Maryland?

About 11.6% of people in Boonsboro, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boonsboro, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Boonsboro, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,354 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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