Demographics & People — Mount Airy, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,746 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,215 |
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| Family Households | 2,660 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2408 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,306 |
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| Black or African American | 252 |
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| Asian | 223 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 804 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 2,151 |
| German | 1,829 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,768 |
| English | 1,563 |
| Other groups | 1,557 |
| Italian | 895 |
| American | 757 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 690 |
| Polish | 385 |
| European | 361 |
Language
| English Only | 8,319 |
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| Spanish | 297 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,976 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 637 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,080 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mount Airy, Maryland.
