Thurmont, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,783
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
4.9%
Median Home
$263,900
Median Income
$83,654
Median Rent
$1,024
Thurmont SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
4
Thurmont, MD Crime Report
57Total Crimes
835.3Total Crimes / 100k People
-64.40%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Thurmont / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 835.3 | 2,009.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 219.8 | 399.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 29.3 | 118.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 190.5 | 243.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 42 | 615.5 | 1,609.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 5 | 73.3 | 252.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 37 | 542.2 | 1,184.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 172.9 | 246.0 |
Thurmont, MD Cost Of Living
115Thurmont's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Thurmont | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 120 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 84 | 100 | |
| Housing | 117 | 151 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 108 | 100 | |
Thurmont, MD Photos
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Rankings for Thurmont in Maryland
Map Of Thurmont, MD
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Population over time in Thurmont
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,783 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 6,563 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 6,496 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 6,435 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,392 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 6,333 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,272 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 6,204 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,167 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 6,127 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Thurmont
| Race | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 50.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 29.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 10.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Thurmont
| Gender | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Thurmont for adults over 25
| Education | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Thurmont, Maryland
| Income | Thurmont | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.8% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
