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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Germantown

Maryland · 41,145 residents · 17.033 sq mi
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Germantown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,037. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 14,274 residents. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $129,600. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

41,145
−26%vs 2000
vs 55,419 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,416 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 3,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 31.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
36K51K66K81K96K1990201020202024Germantown
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,037
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,431 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,884
−29%vs 2000
vs $26,709 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$129,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $133,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$738
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $943 in 2000
US average: $450
68.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
31.8% rent
2.8
+32%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(31,855)
Black18.8%(10,411)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(5,660)
Asian9.8%(5,440)
Other0%
Diversity Score73%(40,455)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(33,112)
Black12.1%(4,993)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,206)
Asian5.3%(2,172)
Other2.1%(868)
Diversity Score49.7%(20,461)
50
−32%vs 2000
vs 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown, Maryland?

Germantown, Maryland has about 41,145 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Germantown, Maryland?

The typical household in Germantown, Maryland earns about $46,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germantown, Maryland expensive?

In Germantown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown, Maryland?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Germantown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germantown, Maryland?

About 4.0% of people in Germantown, 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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