Westminster, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
18,649
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
10.5%
Median Home
$241,600
Median Income
$64,399
Median Rent
$1,165
Westminster SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
5
Westminster, MD Crime Report
643
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,445.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
46.85%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westminster / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 643 | 3,445.1 | 2,009.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 68 | 364.3 | 399.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 13 | 69.7 | 118.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 46 | 246.5 | 243.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 575 | 3,080.8 | 1,609.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 66 | 353.6 | 252.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 493 | 2,641.4 | 1,184.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 85.7 | 172.9 | 246.0 |
Westminster, MD Cost Of Living
108
Westminster's Overall Cost Of Living
Westminster's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Westminster | Maryland | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 120 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 83 | 84 | 100 | |
| Housing | 125 | 151 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
Westminster, MD Photos
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Rankings for Westminster in Maryland
Map Of Westminster, MD
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3
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Population over time in Westminster
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,649 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 18,553 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 18,557 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 18,665 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 18,646 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 18,656 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 18,609 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 18,614 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 18,590 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 18,591 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Westminster
| Race | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 50.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.4% | 29.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 10.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Westminster
| Gender | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Westminster for adults over 25
| Education | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Westminster, Maryland
| Income | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 9.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
