Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

302,649

2024 Median Age

40.2

0.495% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

11.8%

1.13% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$78,802

4.41% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$278,100

7.67% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

144,225

1.08% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 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.

97.5% of the residents in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are Martinsburg College (1,200 degrees awarded in 2023), Hagerstown Community College (743 degrees), and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (596 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was $278,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was 2 cars per household.

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV borders Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA, Cumberland, MD-WV, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, and Winchester, VA-WV.

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United States Maryland West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is home to a population of 303k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.54% of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV residents were born outside of the country (16.8k people).

In 2024, there were 8.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (234k people) in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2024 Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.5% of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
234k ± 582
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.1k ± 1.04k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
13.3k ± 1.08k

6.91%

Hispanic Population

20.9k people

6.91% of the people in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are hispanic (20.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
131,714 ± 8,836 people
India
64,671 ± 6,218 people
Nigeria
48,057 ± 5,366 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 131,714 Maryland residents, followed by India with 64,671 and Nigeria with 48,057.

Foreign-Born Population

5.54%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

5.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

As of 2024, 5.54% of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV residents (16.8k 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was 5.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,190 ± 378
Gulf War (2001-)
5,054 ± 543
Gulf War (1990s)
3,360 ± 504

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV.

Economy

The economy of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV employs 144k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (19,818 people), Retail Trade (17,638 people), and Manufacturing (14,339 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($150,844), Utilities ($87,860), and Public Administration ($81,244).

Employment

Occupations

144k

2024 Value

± 3,331

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.27%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 143k employees to 144k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,317 people), Management Occupations (14,508 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,668 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV.

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

144k

2024 Value

± 3,331

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.27%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 143k employees to 144k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,818 people), Retail Trade (17,638 people), and Manufacturing (14,339 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, though some of these residents may live in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,367

Median earning men ± $2,419

$42,599

Median earning women ± $1,465

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($90,808), Information ($88,689), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,186).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($67,232), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,933), and Manufacturing ($51,650).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

420
Other Services (except Public Administration)
314
Construction
264
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.07M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$736k
Manufacturing
$468k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland and West Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.994%).

Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland and West Virginia. 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV. Showing the available data for Maryland and West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.994%)
Independent Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland and West Virginia

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

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing Maryland and West Virginia.

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 and West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV awarded 3,196 degrees. The student population of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,202 male students and 9,774 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are White (1,985 and 62.1%), Black or African American (534 and 16.7%), Hispanic or Latino (357 and 11.2%), and Unknown (117 and 3.66%).

The largest universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV by number of degrees awarded are Martinsburg College (1,200 and 37.5%), Hagerstown Community College (743 and 23.2%), and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (596 and 18.6%).

The most popular majors in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are Medical Insurance Specialist (325 and 10.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (312 and 9.76%), and Pharmacy Technician (282 and 8.82%).

The median tuition cost in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV for a public four year colleges is $13,356 for in-state students and $13,356 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 13,976 (30.1% men and 69.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 13,976 students enrolled in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, 30.1% men and 69.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,633 records, of which 68% were women and 32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Insurance Specialist
325 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
251 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
138 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was Medical Insurance Specialist with 325 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Martinsburg College
1,200 degrees awarded
Hagerstown Community College
743 degrees awarded
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
596 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martinsburg College with 1,200 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 846 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, which is 0.36 times less than the 2,350 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,985 degrees mean that there were 3.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 534 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,097) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,270) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,533) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was $278,100 in 2024, which is 0.836 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $258,300 to $278,100, a 7.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$278,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,921

$84,893

Median Property Taxes

±$2,266

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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.8%

Homeownership

2024

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 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.

$78,802

Median Household Income

± $1,109

118k

Number of Households

± 2,773

In 2024, the median household income of the 118k households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew to $78,802 from the previous year's value of $75,473.

The following chart displays the households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is from Maryland.

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.459

2022 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2023, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.734% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 (76.6%)
Worked At Home (11.2%)
Carpooled (9.14%)

In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.14%).

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

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.55% of the workforce in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (34.5k out of 293k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.9% of the population of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.82% 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, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.09%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV declined by 1.02% from 6.15% to 6.09%.

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

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