Emmitsburg is a town located in Frederick County Maryland. Emmitsburg has a 2024 population of 3,019. Emmitsburg is currently growing at a rate of 2.03% annually and its population has increased by 8.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,777 in 2020.
The average household income in Emmitsburg is $89,534 with a poverty rate of 11.57%. The median age in Emmitsburg is 39.7 years: 35.2 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Emmitsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,384 | 83.5% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 6.94% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 81 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,092 | 2.49 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 556 | 2.98 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
| Non Family | 383 | 1.45 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Female | 90 | 3.36 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 63 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 7.94% |
| Associates Degree | 262 | 13.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 11.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 11.4% |
| High School Graduate | 625 | 32.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 4.07% |
| Some College | 369 | 19.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,673 | 1,470 | 363 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 105 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 87 | 31 |
| Black | 96 | 92 | 14 |
| Other Race | 53 | 43 | 42 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 79.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,591 | $76,750 | $61,058 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,573 | $52,083 | $42,250 |
| High School Graduate | $48,149 | $0 | $35,764 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,500 | $65,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,202 | $71,848 | $40,875 |
| Some College | $66,172 | $84,006 | $36,500 |
$56,202
Average Earnings
$71,848
Average Male
$40,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.87% of Emmitsburg residents speak only English, while 11.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,312 | 269 | 11.63% |
| Other | 81 | 28 | 34.57% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 28 | 13.15% |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Black | 159 | 9 | 5.66% |
11.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
12.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Emmitsburg is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Emmitsburg is Black, with 5.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.79% |
| High School | 9.92% |
| Some College | 6.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.4% |
| Female Employed | 6.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,441 | $107,366 |
| Households | $78,986 | $89,534 |
| Married Families | $108,269 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,476 | $52,466 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
182
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 8.24% |
| Black | 19 | 22.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.09%
Born in Emmitsburg
92.4%
Native Born
7.6%
Foreign Born
4.9%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
92.4% of Emmitsburg residents were born in the United States, with 48.09% having been born in Maryland. 4.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,322 | 60 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 3,262 | 61 | 1.91% |
| 2027 | 3,201 | 61 | 1.94% |
| 2026 | 3,140 | 60 | 1.95% |
| 2025 | 3,080 | 61 | 2.02% |
| 2024 | 3,019 | 60 | 2.03% |
| 2023 | 2,959 | 33 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 2,926 | 62 | 2.16% |
| 2021 | 2,864 | 87 | 3.13% |
| 2020 | 2,777 | -431 | -13.44% |
| 2019 | 3,208 | 72 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 3,136 | 56 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 3,080 | 41 | 1.35% |
| 2016 | 3,039 | 25 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 3,014 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,008 | 69 | 2.35% |
| 2013 | 2,939 | 33 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 2,906 | 47 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 2,859 | 38 | 1.35% |
| 2010 | 2,821 | 0 | 0% |