Hagerstown is a city located in Washington County Maryland. Hagerstown has a 2024 population of 43,563. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Hagerstown is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,523 in 2020.
The average household income in Hagerstown is $65,544 with a poverty rate of 22.86%. The median age in Hagerstown is 35.9 years: 35.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hagerstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,801 | 64.1% |
| Black or African American | 9,192 | 21.19% |
| Two or more races | 4,742 | 10.93% |
| Asian | 801 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 713 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,159 | 2.33 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Non Family | 8,205 | 1.24 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Married | 5,740 | 3.19 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 3,213 | 3.37 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 1,001 | 3.03 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
40.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,965 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,298 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,518 | 12.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,208 | 7.68% |
| High School Graduate | 10,229 | 35.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,242 | 4.32% |
| Some College | 6,282 | 21.86% |
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 | 19,450 | 16,710 | 3,995 |
| Black | 5,737 | 4,934 | 918 |
| Hispanic | 2,084 | 1,567 | 378 |
| 2+ Races | 1,692 | 1,521 | 473 |
| Asian | 488 | 426 | 222 |
| Other Race | 403 | 218 | 33 |
| Islander | 76 | 60 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 89.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,096 | $88,510 | $49,743 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,174 | $69,896 | $58,185 |
| High School Graduate | $32,515 | $46,211 | $24,697 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,542 | $28,750 | $31,466 |
| Overall | $39,947 | $48,219 | $34,311 |
| Some College | $40,608 | $44,762 | $38,053 |
$39,947
Average Earnings
$48,219
Average Male
$34,311
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.44% of Hagerstown residents speak only English, while 11.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,276 | 5,013 | 19.83% |
| Black | 9,125 | 2,290 | 25.1% |
| Multiple | 4,742 | 1,806 | 38.09% |
| Hispanic | 4,074 | 1,152 | 28.28% |
| Other | 713 | 231 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 801 | 64 | 7.99% |
| Native | 24 | 10 | 41.67% |
22.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.98%
Male Poverty Rate
24.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hagerstown is Native, with 41.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hagerstown is Asian, with 7.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.97% |
| High School | 22.51% |
| Some College | 16.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.53% |
| Female Employed | 12.56% |
| Male Employed | 7.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,913 | $77,427 |
| Households | $48,481 | $65,544 |
| Married Families | $88,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,309 | $46,285 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,442
Number of Veterans
2,136
Male Veterans
306
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 819 |
| Vietnam | 703 |
| First Gulf War | 418 |
| World War II | 106 |
| Korea | 77 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 552 |
| 65 to 74 | 530 |
| 35 to 54 | 501 |
| 18 to 34 | 476 |
| 55 to 64 | 383 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,660 | 7.43% |
| Black | 506 | 7.88% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 9.66% |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 9.03% |
| Islander | 58 | 76.32% |
| Asian | 16 | 2.81% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 4 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
60.46%
Born in Hagerstown
93.12%
Native Born
6.88%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
3.59%
Naturalized
93.12% of Hagerstown residents were born in the United States, with 60.46% having been born in Maryland. 3.29% 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 | 43,613 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 43,603 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 43,593 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 43,583 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 43,573 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 43,563 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 43,553 | -56 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 43,609 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 43,617 | 94 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 43,523 | 3,528 | 8.82% |
| 2019 | 39,995 | -41 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 40,036 | -61 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 40,097 | 19 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 40,078 | -33 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 40,111 | 30 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 40,081 | 86 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 39,995 | 32 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 39,963 | 59 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 39,904 | 224 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 39,680 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 36,687 | 1,242 | 3.5% |
| 1990 | 35,445 | 1,313 | 3.85% |
| 1980 | 34,132 | -1,730 | -4.82% |
| 1970 | 35,862 | -798 | -2.18% |
| 1960 | 36,660 | 400 | 1.1% |
| 1950 | 36,260 | 3,769 | 11.6% |
| 1940 | 32,491 | 1,630 | 5.28% |
| 1930 | 30,861 | 2,797 | 9.97% |
| 1920 | 28,064 | 11,557 | 70.01% |
| 1910 | 16,507 | 2,916 | 21.46% |
| 1900 | 13,591 | 3,473 | 34.32% |
| 1890 | 10,118 | 3,491 | 52.68% |
| 1880 | 6,627 | 848 | 14.67% |
| 1870 | 5,779 | 1,647 | 39.86% |
| 1860 | 4,132 | 253 | 6.52% |
| 1850 | 3,879 | 254 | 7.01% |
| 1840 | 3,625 | 254 | 7.53% |
| 1830 | 3,371 | -40,242 | -92.27% |