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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gaithersburg

Maryland · 52,613 residents · 10.321 sq mi
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Gaithersburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,879. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $154,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

52,613
+33%since 1990
from 39,542 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,098 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 3,831 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+10%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K46K55K64K73K1990201020202024Gaithersburg
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,879
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,644 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,323
+45%since 1990
from $18,845 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $147,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$904
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $678 in 1990
US average: $602
52.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
47.4% rent
2.6
−23%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(28,492)
Black13%(5,129)
Hispanic / Latino9%(3,554)
Asian10.2%(4,033)
Diversity Score66.4%(26,259)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(25,818)
Black14.2%(7,457)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(10,398)
Asian13.7%(7,205)
Diversity Score82.4%(43,353)
82
+24%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 39.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Gaithersburg, Maryland has about 52,613 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gaithersburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Gaithersburg, Maryland earns about $59,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaithersburg, Maryland expensive?

In Gaithersburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $154,900, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Gaithersburg, Maryland?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gaithersburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaithersburg, Maryland?

About 7.1% of people in Gaithersburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaithersburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaithersburg, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,071 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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