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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Emmitsburg

Maryland · 1,688 residents · 1.617 sq mi
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Emmitsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,690. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 602 residents. Median home value is $85,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,688
−26%vs 2000
vs 2,290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,044 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−17%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Emmitsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,690
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,710 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,458
−23%vs 2000
vs $16,216 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$85,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$411
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $477 in 2000
US average: $450
49.1%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.1% in 2000
50.9% rent
3.0
+10%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,216)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(93)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,638)
Black1.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score9%(152)
9
+122%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.0%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmitsburg, Maryland?

Emmitsburg, Maryland has about 1,688 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Emmitsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Emmitsburg, Maryland earns about $28,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmitsburg, Maryland expensive?

In Emmitsburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Emmitsburg, Maryland?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Emmitsburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmitsburg, Maryland?

About 10.9% of people in Emmitsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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