Gaithersburg, MD

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2024 Population

69,825

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

8.76%

0.824% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$112,467

4.62% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$496,500

2.48% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

38,592

1.67% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Gaithersburg, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

74.6% of the residents in Gaithersburg, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gaithersburg, MD are Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology (32 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2024, the median property value in Gaithersburg, MD was $496,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.8%.

Most people in Gaithersburg, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Gaithersburg, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Gaithersburg, MD is home to a population of 69.8k people, from which 74.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 43.6% of Gaithersburg, MD residents were born outside of the country (30.4k people).

In 2024, there were 1.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.7k people) in Gaithersburg, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 13.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

74.6%

2024 Citizenship

76.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 74.6% of Gaithersburg, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gaithersburg, MD was 76.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gaithersburg, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gaithersburg, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.7k ± 1.35k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.65k
Other (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.84k

30.5%

Hispanic Population

21.3k people

30.5% of the people in Gaithersburg, MD are hispanic (21.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gaithersburg, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
133,677 ± 8,879 people
India
61,989 ± 6,082 people
Nigeria
50,832 ± 5,513 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

Foreign-Born Population

43.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

30.4k people

41.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29k people

As of 2024, 43.6% of Gaithersburg, MD residents (30.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gaithersburg, MD was 41.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gaithersburg, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
680 ± 223
Vietnam
348 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
133 ± 53

Gaithersburg, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gaithersburg, MD.

Health

85.6% of the population of Gaithersburg, MD has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 8.5% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.4%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

8.5%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gaithersburg, MD grew by 8.05% from 13.3% to 14.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gaithersburg, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Gaithersburg, MD employs 38.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gaithersburg, MD were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,688 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,980 people), and Public Administration (3,814 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($121,231), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($111,309), and Finance & Insurance ($101,121).

Employment

Occupations

38.6k

2024 Value

± 1,741

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 6.16%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gaithersburg, MD grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 38k employees to 38.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gaithersburg, MD, are Management Occupations (4,589 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (3,342 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (3,282 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gaithersburg, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

38.6k

2024 Value

± 1,741

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 6.16%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gaithersburg, MD grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 38k employees to 38.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gaithersburg, MD, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,688 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,980 people), and Public Administration (3,814 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gaithersburg, MD, though some of these residents may live in Gaithersburg, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,113

Median earning men ± $6,886

$53,420

Median earning women ± $6,661

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($122,379), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,406), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,469).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($107,594), Manufacturing ($87,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,663).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gaithersburg, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2017, universities in Gaithersburg, MD awarded 32 degrees. The student population of Gaithersburg, MD in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 25 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gaithersburg, MD are Black or African American (13 and 40.6%), White (7 and 21.9%), Asian (6 and 18.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 12.5%).

The largest universities in Gaithersburg, MD by number of degrees awarded are Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology (32 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gaithersburg, MD are General Cosmetology (14 and 43.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (11 and 34.4%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (7 and 21.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2017 there were 25 students enrolled in Gaithersburg, MD, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 14 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
11 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
7 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for Less than 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Gaithersburg, MD was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Less than 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Gaithersburg, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

32 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2017, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gaithersburg, MD, which is 0.0667 times less than the 30 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 7 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gaithersburg, MD was $496,500 in 2024, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $484,500 to $496,500, a 2.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Gaithersburg, MD is 50.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Gaithersburg, MD have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gaithersburg, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$496,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$17,174

$13,088

Median Property Taxes

±$788

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gaithersburg, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gaithersburg, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.8%

Homeownership

2024

70.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.8% of the housing units in Gaithersburg, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gaithersburg, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$112,467

Median Household Income

± $6,406

25.8k

Number of Households

± 1,372

In 2024, the median household income of the 25.8k households in Gaithersburg, MD grew to $112,467 from the previous year's value of $107,496.

The following chart displays the households in Gaithersburg, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gaithersburg, MD is from Maryland.

0.448

2024 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (51.6%)
Worked At Home (26%)
Carpooled (10.9%)

In 2024, 51.6% of workers in Gaithersburg, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26%) and those who carpooled to work (10.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gaithersburg, MD have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Gaithersburg, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gaithersburg, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gaithersburg, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gaithersburg, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gaithersburg, MD (6.07k out of 69.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gaithersburg, MD is Hispanic, followed by Other and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.