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Westphalia

Maryland · 13,228 residents · 9.907 sq mi
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Westphalia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $531,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

13,228
+10%since 2023
from 12,020 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,335 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 1,213 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6K8K10K12K14K201020202024Westphalia
202413K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(821)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(635)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(830)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(791)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(426)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.8%(1,957)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.5%(2,444)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.5%(2,583)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(1,561)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.3%(705)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(378)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(97)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$164,197
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,055 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$72,026
+4%since 2023
from $69,563 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.331
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.331 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$531,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $478,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,193
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,947 in 2023
US average: $1,442
91.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
8.4% rent
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
23.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
14.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+7%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(1,267)
Black77%(9,257)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,134)
Asian1%(123)
Other2%(239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(1,536)
Black72.9%(9,638)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,543)
Asian0.3%(40)
Other3.6%(471)
55
+14%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran3.4%(444)
Mexican3.2%(418)
Puerto Rican1.5%(201)
Dominican1.3%(169)
Panamanian1.2%(153)
Guatemalan0.7%(91)
Bolivian0.3%(43)
Peruvian0.1%(18)
Cuban0%(6)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.3%(37)
Chinese0.2%(22)
Ancestry
West Indian8.7%(1,154)
Nigerian4%(524)
American3.9%(517)
Jamaican3.8%(497)
Haitian3.2%(425)
German1%(128)
English0.9%(113)
Ghanaian0.8%(110)
Irish0.7%(89)
French0.5%(63)
Italian0.4%(52)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(43)
Canadian0.2%(29)
Guyanese0.2%(29)
Barbadian0.2%(28)
Scottish0.1%(17)
Dutch0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest West Indian population · Largest Subsaharan African population · Largest Central American population · Largest Nigerian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

52.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
25.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.4 min
−5%since 2023
from 39.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
29.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
79.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
61.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
52.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
13.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.1%(1,849)
Married56.4%(2,892)
Widowed0.5%(27)
Divorced7%(357)
Women 15+
Never married39.8%(2,313)
Married43.2%(2,511)
Widowed5.6%(327)
Divorced11.4%(666)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Maryland?

Westphalia, Maryland has about 13,228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Maryland?

The typical household in Westphalia, Maryland earns about $164,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westphalia, Maryland expensive?

In Westphalia, Maryland, the median home is worth about $531,000, and the typical rent is about $2,193 a month.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Maryland?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westphalia, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westphalia, Maryland?

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

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

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