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Emmitsburg

Maryland · 2,770 residents · 1.617 sq mi
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Emmitsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,887. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,770
+21%since 2000
from 2,290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,713 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Emmitsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,887
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,710 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,904
+109%since 2000
from $16,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$263,800
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,443)
Black2.7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(126)
Asian0.8%(22)
Other1.9%(53)
Diversity Score23.7%(657)
Diversity Score
24
+484%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmitsburg, Maryland?

Emmitsburg, Maryland has about 2,770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmitsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Emmitsburg, Maryland earns about $72,887 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 $263,800, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Emmitsburg, Maryland?

About 27.2% 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 12.4% of people in Emmitsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmitsburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmitsburg, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,082 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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