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The Town of Thurmont had a population of 6,254 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Thurmont is located at latitude 39.6237 and longitude -77.4108 in Frederick County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Thurmont encompass a land area of 3.13 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Frederick County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Thurmont 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 Town of Thurmont is located within District 15, Thurmont, a minor civil division (MCD) of Frederick County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,254 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,008 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $98,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,854 |
| Median Home Value | $364,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,771 (70.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 644 (25.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 (3.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,415 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Family Households | 1,774 (73.5%) |
The table below compares Thurmont 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 | # 181 | 66th |
| Population Density | # 201 | 63rd |
| Median Household Income | # 291 | 46th |
| Per Capita Income | # 285 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 393 | 27th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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