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Funkstown

Maryland · 852 residents · 0.558 sq mi
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Funkstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,235. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,100. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
−13%since 2000
from 983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,527 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+31%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7379051K1K1K1990201020202024Funkstown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,235
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,637
+86%since 2000
from $17,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+74%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(961)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(779)
Black1.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(20)
Asian1.2%(10)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score14.8%(126)
Diversity Score
15
+266%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Funkstown, Maryland?

Funkstown, Maryland has about 852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Funkstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Funkstown, Maryland earns about $38,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Funkstown, Maryland expensive?

In Funkstown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $170,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Funkstown, Maryland?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Funkstown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Funkstown, Maryland?

About 10.8% of people in Funkstown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Funkstown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Funkstown, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 284 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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