Demographics & People — Mount Airy, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,746 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,900 |
| Median Age | 37.8 |
| Total Households | 3,215 |
| Family Households | 2,660 |
| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2408 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,306 |
| Black or African American | 252 |
| Asian | 223 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 804 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 297 |
| Population 5+ | 8,976 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 637 |
| Population 18+ | 7,080 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mount Airy, Maryland.