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20876

Germantown, MD

Total Population
26,572
Median Household Income
$107,542
Median Home Value
$451,100
Median Rent
$2,051

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$107,542
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$451,100
100.8% above state median
Rent
$2,051
100% above state median
Median Age
35.7 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 51.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 7.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$107,542
+43.1% 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: 3.04 people

Total Households
8,733
Family Households
55.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
37.9%
#2 Industry
Education
22.4%
#3 Industry
Construction
13.7%
Total Employed Residents:7,854

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
13.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
199 workers
Public Transit
6.8%
750 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,070
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.0%
13,875 employed
Labor Force
15,017
1,055 unemployed
Median Age
35.7 years
Per Capita Income
$43,483
Poverty Rate
10.5%

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