Gaithersburg, Maryland
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Gaithersburg, Maryland, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,825 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $112,467 | $103,678 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 52.5% | 43.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $496,500 | $419,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,058 | $1,705 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 44.3% | 16.6% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.8% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 29.4 | 31.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 26.0% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 47.1% | 46.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 29.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.5% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 14.6% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 20.3% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 75.4 | 67.7 | 61.4 |
Age in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.8 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 7.8% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.0% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 16.8% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 14.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 25,772 | 2,362,928 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 65.2% | 65.0% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 32.2% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 18.1% | 18.8% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 29.0% | 28.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 36.6% | 36.2% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $54,861 | $52,979 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 22.3% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 23.5% | 21.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 12.0% | 11.2% | n/a |
Housing in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 27,280 | 2,560,784 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 18.6% | 51.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 49.8% | 22.6% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 5.5% | 7.7% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,989.0 | 1,979.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 29.5% | 30.8% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $4,817 | $4,093 | n/a |
Education in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 13.0% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 16.0% | 23.4% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 18.5% | 24.3% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.8% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 24.7% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 73.5% | 67.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 51.6% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 7.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 22.3% | 18.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 13.4% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 10.4% | 8.8% | n/a |
Origins and language in Gaithersburg, Maryland
| Statistic | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 25.7% | 46.8% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 19.0% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 25.4% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 45.9% | 78.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 25.4% | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 38.4% | 16.9% | 16.7% |