Hagerstown, MD

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2024 Population

43,665

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.8

1.65% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

21.9%

3.68% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$52,221

4.53% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$224,500

8.09% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

19,256

1.58% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Hagerstown, 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.

95.2% of the residents in Hagerstown, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hagerstown, MD are Award Beauty School (40 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Hagerstown, MD was $224,500, and the homeownership rate was 43.3%.

Most people in Hagerstown, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Hagerstown, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hagerstown, MD is home to a population of 43.7k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.25% of Hagerstown, MD residents were born outside of the country (3.6k people).

In 2024, there were 2.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.7k people) in Hagerstown, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.36k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Hagerstown, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hagerstown, MD was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hagerstown, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.7k ± 929
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.15k ± 888
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.36k ± 657

12.2%

Hispanic Population

5.33k people

12.2% of the people in Hagerstown, MD are hispanic (5.33k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hagerstown, 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

8.25%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.6k people

7.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.38k people

As of 2024, 8.25% of Hagerstown, MD residents (3.6k 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, MD was 7.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
507 ± 183
Vietnam
497 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
210 ± 104

Hagerstown, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

91.9% of the population of Hagerstown, MD has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 38% on Medicaid, 9.63% on Medicare, 9.43% on non-group plans, and 1.03% 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, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.09%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

38%

Medicaid

9.63%

Medicare

9.43%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hagerstown, MD grew by 20.2% from 6.74% to 8.09%.

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

Economy

The economy of Hagerstown, MD employs 19.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hagerstown, MD were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,045 people), Retail Trade (2,979 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,666 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($73,542), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,063), and Manufacturing ($59,133).

Employment

Occupations

19.3k

2024 Value

± 1,179

1.58%

1 Year growth

± 8.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hagerstown, MD grew at a rate of 1.58%, from 19k employees to 19.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hagerstown, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,263 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,966 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,741 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hagerstown, 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

19.3k

2024 Value

± 1,179

1.58%

1 Year growth

± 8.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hagerstown, MD grew at a rate of 1.58%, from 19k employees to 19.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hagerstown, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,045 people), Retail Trade (2,979 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,666 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hagerstown, MD, though some of these residents may live in Hagerstown, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,179

Median earning men ± $3,924

$36,897

Median earning women ± $1,867

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($95,909), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,361), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,839), Manufacturing ($55,165), and Construction ($43,558).

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 Hagerstown, 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 2024, universities in Hagerstown, MD awarded 40 degrees. The student population of Hagerstown, MD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 31 male students and 63 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hagerstown, MD are Black or African American (19 and 47.5%), White (16 and 40%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 12.5%).

The largest universities in Hagerstown, MD by number of degrees awarded are Award Beauty School (40 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hagerstown, MD are Barbering (22 and 55%) and General Cosmetology (18 and 45%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 94 students enrolled in Hagerstown, MD, 33% men and 67% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 52 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
22 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hagerstown, MD was Barbering with 22 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Award Beauty School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

40 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Award Beauty School with 40 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 13 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hagerstown, MD, which is 0.481 times less than the 27 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 19 degrees mean that there were 1.19 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 16 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 Hagerstown, MD was $224,500 in 2024, which is 0.675 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $207,700 to $224,500, a 8.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Hagerstown, MD is 43.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hagerstown, MD have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hagerstown, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$224,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,714

$7,850

Median Property Taxes

±$634

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, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

43.3%

Homeownership

2024

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 43.3% of the housing units in Hagerstown, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hagerstown, 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.

$52,221

Median Household Income

± $3,236

18.1k

Number of Households

± 1,055

In 2024, the median household income of the 18.1k households in Hagerstown, MD grew to $52,221 from the previous year's value of $49,957.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hagerstown, 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 (68%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Worked At Home (11.5%)

In 2024, 68% of workers in Hagerstown, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (11.5%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hagerstown, MD have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.62% of the workforce in Hagerstown, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hagerstown, MD (9.36k out of 42.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hagerstown, MD 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.