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The City of Westminster had a population of 20,445 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Westminster ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maryland. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Westminster is located at latitude 39.5754 and longitude -76.9958 in Carroll County. The formal boundaries for the City of Westminster encompass a land area of 6.63 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Carroll County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Westminster has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Westminster is located within District 7, Westminster, a minor civil division (MCD) of Carroll County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,445 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,024 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,219 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,953 |
| Median Home Value | $337,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,263 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,491 (54.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,458 (41.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 314 (3.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,949 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 4,842 (60.9%) |
The table below compares Westminster to the other 536 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 68 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 126 | 77th |
| Median Household Income | # 346 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 282 | 48th |
| Diversity Index | # 252 | 53rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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