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Walkersville

Maryland · 6,501 residents (2025 est.) · 4.763 sq mi
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#117Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.9%#220Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.4%
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Walkersville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,893. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $488,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,414
+24%since 2000
from 5,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+18%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,501 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Walkersville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,893
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,581 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,248
+138%since 2000
from $24,103 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+8%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$488,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,481
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $905 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+52%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(4,890)
Black1.9%(101)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(85)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(606)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(4,485)
Black7.5%(481)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(867)
Asian4.6%(296)
Other4.4%(285)
Diversity Score60.4%(3,873)
Diversity Score
60
+417%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walkersville, Maryland?

Walkersville, Maryland has about 6,414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walkersville, Maryland?

The typical household in Walkersville, Maryland earns about $130,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walkersville, Maryland expensive?

In Walkersville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $488,300, and the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.

How educated are people in Walkersville, Maryland?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Walkersville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walkersville, Maryland?

About 2.4% of people in Walkersville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walkersville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Walkersville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,287 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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