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Smithsburg

Maryland · 2,977 residents · 1.161 sq mi
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Smithsburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,625. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
2,977
+39%since 2000
from 2,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,564 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,848 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+18%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Smithsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,625
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,071
+75%since 2000
from $18,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,011)
Black2.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(49)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(275)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(2,504)
Black3.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(194)
Asian1.2%(36)
Other1.7%(52)
Diversity Score30.1%(897)
Diversity Score
30
+135%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smithsburg, Maryland?

Smithsburg, Maryland has about 2,977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smithsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Smithsburg, Maryland earns about $88,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smithsburg, Maryland expensive?

In Smithsburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $246,600, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Smithsburg, Maryland?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Smithsburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smithsburg, Maryland?

About 6.1% of people in Smithsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smithsburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Smithsburg, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,756 residents, a change of about 144 percent over that period.

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