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20874

Germantown, MD

Total Population
61,922
Median Household Income
$108,211
Median Home Value
$376,100
Median Rent
$1,866

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$108,211
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$376,100
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,866
100% above state median
Median Age
37.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Germantown, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 46.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$108,211
+44.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.76 people

Total Households
22,390
Family Households
49.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
36.0%
#2 Industry
Education
24.4%
#3 Industry
Arts,
11.4%
Total Employed Residents:18,851

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
376 workers
Public Transit
7.4%
2,148 workers
Total Commuting Workers:29,078
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.7%
35,101 employed
Labor Force
36,933
1,596 unemployed
Median Age
37.4 years
Per Capita Income
$50,206
Poverty Rate
8.2%

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