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Westminster, MD

City in Carroll County, Maryland.

Population

20,445

Land area

6.8sq mi

People per sq mi

3,023

ZIP codes

0

Westminster and its ZIP codes

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Westminster at a glance

  • Westminster is about 4.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 68th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • The median household income is $86,219, 17% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,600 (20% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,476 a month.

Local data for Westminster, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westminster, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$86,219

Poverty rate

10.0%

Median home value

$337,600

Median rent

$1,476/mo

Homeownership

56.5%

Bachelor's or higher

36.3%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

28.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,941), Irish Americans (3,285), Italian Americans (1,223).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Westminster.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,307

59,443 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,696

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.13B

FY 2026, $6,548 per person

Carroll County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.0%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home15.4%

Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westminster, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,083

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

177

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 21°F

44.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Westminster, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

10.5%

U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near Westminster

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
New WindsorTown5.5 mi0.7
Union BridgeTown8.4 mi1.1
HampsteadTown8.5 mi3.3
ManchesterTown8.7 mi2.4
TaneytownCity9.9 mi3.4
Littlestown, PABorough12 mi1.8
EldersburgCensus-designated place12 mi39.8
ReisterstownCensus-designated place14 mi5.1
Pennville, PACensus-designated place14 mi1
LibertytownCensus-designated place14 mi2.4
Parkville, PACensus-designated place14 mi2.9
SykesvilleTown15 mi1.6
McSherrystown, PABorough15 mi0.5
Midway, PACensus-designated place15 mi0.3
Hanover, PABorough16 mi3.7
Mount AiryTown16 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westminster, MD in?
Westminster is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the population of Westminster, MD?
About 20,445 people live in Westminster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westminster?
Nearby places include New Windsor (5.5 mi), Union Bridge (8.4 mi), Hampstead (8.5 mi), Manchester (8.7 mi), Taneytown (9.9 mi).

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