Gaithersburg, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
Gaithersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
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 | |
Gaithersburg, MD Photos
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
