Gaithersburg, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Gaithersburg, Maryland Info Snack

Population
67,878
Unemployment
6.5%
Poverty
9.0%
Median Home
$413,500
Median Income
$91,845
Median Rent
$1,754

Gaithersburg SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4

Gaithersburg, MD Cost Of Living

134
Gaithersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Gaithersburg Maryland National Average
Overall 134 120 100
Services 116 111 100
Groceries 116 114 100
Health 85 84 100
Housing 191 151 100
Transportation 115 109 100
Utilities 113 108 100

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Rankings for Gaithersburg in Maryland

Map Of Gaithersburg, MD

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Population over time in Gaithersburg

Year Population % Change
2020 67,878 0.5%
2019 67,529 0.2%
2018 67,417 2.0%
2017 66,104 1.8%
2016 64,945 2.3%
2015 63,491 2.7%
2014 61,851 2.7%
2013 60,223 2.0%
2012 59,037 1.5%
2011 58,169 -

Race / Ethnicity in Gaithersburg

White
33.1% (22,452)
African American
17.1% (11,628)
American Indian
0.3% (220)
Asian
20.2% (13,727)
Hawaiian
0.1% (81)
Other
0.4% (242)
Two Or More
3.5% (2,375)
Hispanic
25.3% (17,153)
Race Gaithersburg MD USA
White 33.1% 50.2% 60.1%
African American 17.1% 29.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 20.2% 6.3% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 25.3% 10.3% 18.2%

Gender in Gaithersburg

Female
51.5% (34,932)
Male
48.5% (32,946)
Gender Gaithersburg MD USA
Female 51.5% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 48.5% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gaithersburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (4,751)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (3,393)
High School / GED
16.0% (10,860)
Some College
13.0% (8,824)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (4,072)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (19,005)
Master's Degree
17.0% (11,539)
Professional Degree
3.0% (2,036)
Doctorate Degree
5.0% (3,393)
Education Gaithersburg MD USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 13.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 17.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 5.0% 3.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Gaithersburg, Maryland

Less than $10,000
4.7% (318,886)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (127,719)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (377,939)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.7% (321,907)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.3% (564,162)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (1,064,602)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (866,843)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (1,326,083)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.7% (796,528)
$200,000 or more
15.1% (1,023,127)
Income Gaithersburg MD USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 2.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 5.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.7% 6.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.3% 9.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 15.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 19.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.7% 10.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 15.1% 13.4% 8.3%

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