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Hagerstown

Maryland · 43,527 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 $41,905. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 18% 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 $160,000. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
43,527
+19%since 2000
from 36,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,418 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+4%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K40K42K44K1990201020202024Hagerstown
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,905
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,796 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,699
+44%since 2000
from $17,153 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
59.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(26,204)
Black19.2%(8,376)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(4,281)
Asian2.1%(916)
Other7.7%(3,360)
Diversity Score72.1%(31,390)
Diversity Score
72
+149%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hagerstown, Maryland?

Hagerstown, Maryland has about 43,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hagerstown, Maryland?

The typical household in Hagerstown, Maryland earns about $41,905 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 $160,000, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Hagerstown, Maryland?

About 17.8% 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 24.6% 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 8,082 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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