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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Germantown

Maryland · 55,419 residents · 17.033 sq mi
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Germantown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,431. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $133,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,419
+35%since 1990
from 41,145 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,254 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 2,416 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+10%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K51K66K81K96K1990201020202024Germantown
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,431
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,037 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,709
+41%since 1990
from $18,884 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$943
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $738 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
32.4% rent
2.1
−24%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(33,112)
Black12.1%(4,993)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,206)
Asian5.3%(2,172)
Diversity Score49.7%(20,461)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(31,855)
Black18.8%(10,411)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(5,660)
Asian9.8%(5,440)
Diversity Score73%(40,455)
73
+47%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 38.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 30.0 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 Germantown, Maryland?

Germantown, Maryland has about 55,419 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Germantown, Maryland?

The typical household in Germantown, Maryland earns about $62,431 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 $133,400, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown, Maryland?

About 43.2% 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 4.6% of people in Germantown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Germantown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Germantown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,274 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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