Demographics & People — Emmitsburg, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,855 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 35.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,092 |
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| Family Households | 709 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.255 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,384 |
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| Black or African American | 168 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 213 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,093 |
| German | 559 |
| Other groups | 448 |
| English | 330 |
| Irish | 326 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 235 |
| American | 128 |
| Italian | 107 |
| Polish | 107 |
| Hispanic: South American | 96 |
Language
| English Only | 2,388 |
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| Spanish | 200 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,687 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 185 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,289 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.5% |
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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 Emmitsburg, Maryland.
