Demographics & People — Taneytown, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,295 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,600 |
| Median Age | 38.4 |
| Total Households | 2,793 |
| Family Households | 1,794 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2291 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,298 |
| Black or African American | 600 |
| Asian | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 260 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,296 |
| American | 1,298 |
| German | 1,241 |
| Irish | 1,075 |
| Other groups | 1,002 |
| English | 794 |
| Italian | 205 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 180 |
| Haitian | 135 |
Language
| English Only | 6,350 |
| Spanish | 150 |
| Population 5+ | 6,839 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 522 |
| Population 18+ | 5,324 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| 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 Taneytown, Maryland.