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Emmitsburg, MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland.

Population

2,845

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,760

ZIP codes

0

Emmitsburg and its ZIP codes

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Emmitsburg at a glance

  • Emmitsburg is about 2.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $81,250, 22% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,300 (23% below Maryland) and median rent is $635 a month.

Local data for Emmitsburg, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Emmitsburg, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$81,250

Poverty rate

11.6%

Median home value

$324,300

Median rent

$635/mo

Homeownership

72.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.5%

Median age

35.7

Average commute

36.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (595), Irish Americans (378), Polish Americans (95).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Frederick County. PPP loans are for Emmitsburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,784

106,962 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,929

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.1B

FY 2026, $11,490 per person

Frederick County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Emmitsburg, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.2%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home12.5%

Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Emmitsburg, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,546

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

501

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 22°F

46.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Emmitsburg, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

Cities near Emmitsburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Carroll Valley, PABorough4.9 mi5.4
Fairfield, PABorough6.5 mi0.7
GracehamCensus-designated place7 mi0.5
SabillasvilleCensus-designated place7 mi1.7
ThurmontTown7.2 mi3.1
Blue Ridge Summit, PACensus-designated place8.3 mi0.7
TaneytownCity8.5 mi3.4
Fort RitchieCensus-designated place9.8 mi1
Gettysburg, PABorough9.9 mi1.7
Highfield-CascadeCensus-designated place10 mi1.7
Orrtanna, PACensus-designated place10 mi0.2
Pen Mar, PACensus-designated place10 mi0.7
Lake Heritage, PACensus-designated place10 mi1.9
Rouzerville, PACensus-designated place11 mi0.7
WoodsboroTown12 mi0.7
McKnightstown, PACensus-designated place12 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Emmitsburg, MD in?
Emmitsburg is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Emmitsburg, MD?
About 2,845 people live in Emmitsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Emmitsburg?
Nearby places include Carroll Valley, PA (4.9 mi), Fairfield, PA (6.5 mi), Graceham (7 mi), Sabillasville (7 mi), Thurmont (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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