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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hagerstown

Maryland · 35,445 residents · 12.735 sq mi
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Hagerstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,859. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $67,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

35,445
−3%vs 2000
vs 36,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,783 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
35K37K40K42K44K1990201020202024Hagerstown
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,859
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,796 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,742
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,153 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$67,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$330
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $441 in 2000
US average: $450
41.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.9% in 2000
58.8% rent
2.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(31,244)
Black10%(3,661)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(649)
Asian1%(353)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(10,641)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(32,857)
Black6.5%(2,288)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(118)
Asian0.5%(193)
Other0.3%(107)
Diversity Score17.8%(6,300)
18
−39%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.0%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hagerstown, Maryland?

Hagerstown, Maryland has about 35,445 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hagerstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Hagerstown, Maryland earns about $22,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hagerstown, Maryland expensive?

In Hagerstown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Hagerstown, Maryland?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hagerstown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hagerstown, Maryland?

About 15.8% of people in Hagerstown, 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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