Demographics & People — Thurmont, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,439 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,604 |
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| Family Households | 1,858 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1329 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,726 |
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| Black or African American | 111 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 323 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,099 |
| German | 1,722 |
| English | 869 |
| Irish | 755 |
| Other groups | 745 |
| Scottish | 411 |
| American | 390 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 263 |
| Italian | 228 |
| European | 141 |
Language
| English Only | 5,931 |
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| Spanish | 132 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,149 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 382 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,947 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.3% |
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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 Thurmont, Maryland.
