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Grantsville

Maryland · 968 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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Grantsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,607. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,900. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 63% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
968
+56%since 2000
from 619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
+45%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4435997549091K1990201020202024Grantsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,607
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,987
+79%since 2000
from $15,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
56.6% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+51%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(609)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(928)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score7.1%(69)
Diversity Score
7
+122%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grantsville, Maryland?

Grantsville, Maryland has about 968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grantsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Grantsville, Maryland earns about $32,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grantsville, Maryland expensive?

In Grantsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $165,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Grantsville, Maryland?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grantsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grantsville, Maryland?

About 27.7% of people in Grantsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grantsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Grantsville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 473 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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