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Thurmont

Maryland · 6,213 residents · 3.107 sq mi
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Thurmont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,213
+11%since 2000
from 5,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,000 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+23%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Thurmont
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,654
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,239
+87%since 2000
from $20,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(5,574)
Black1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(256)
Asian1%(61)
Other2.1%(133)
Diversity Score19.9%(1,239)
Diversity Score
20
+510%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurmont, Maryland?

Thurmont, Maryland has about 6,213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thurmont, Maryland?

The typical household in Thurmont, Maryland earns about $83,654 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 $263,900, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Thurmont, Maryland?

About 24.7% 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 4.9% 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 2,815 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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