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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hagerstown

Maryland · 36,687 residents · 12.735 sq mi
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Hagerstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,796. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $89,100. Households here earn about 42% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,687
+4%since 1990
from 35,445 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,881 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,783 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+4%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K37K40K42K44K1990201020202024Hagerstown
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,796
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,859 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,153
+46%since 1990
from $11,742 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
41.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 41.2% in 1990
58.1% rent
2.9
−1%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(32,857)
Black6.5%(2,288)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(118)
Asian0.5%(193)
Diversity Score17.8%(6,300)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(31,244)
Black10%(3,661)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(649)
Asian1%(353)
Diversity Score29%(10,641)
29
+63%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hagerstown, Maryland?

Hagerstown, Maryland has about 36,687 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hagerstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Hagerstown, Maryland earns about $30,796 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Hagerstown, Maryland?

About 11.8% 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 18.1% of people in Hagerstown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hagerstown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hagerstown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,242 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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