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Thurmont

Maryland · 6,170 residents · 3.107 sq mi
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Thurmont is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,422. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,170
+10%since 2000
from 5,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,986 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+15%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Thurmont
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,422
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,530 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,849
+46%since 2000
from $20,474 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,459)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(37)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(183)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(5,817)
Black1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(149)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other1.8%(114)
Diversity Score14.1%(869)
Diversity Score
14
+331%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurmont, Maryland?

Thurmont, Maryland has about 6,170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thurmont, Maryland?

The typical household in Thurmont, Maryland earns about $71,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thurmont, Maryland expensive?

In Thurmont, Maryland, the median home is worth about $264,600, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Thurmont, Maryland?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Thurmont, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thurmont, Maryland?

About 7.3% of people in Thurmont, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurmont, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurmont, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,772 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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