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Population Review

Hagerstown, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hagerstown, Maryland is 43,490 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $49,957, the median home value is $207,700, and the median age is 36.4.

The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (39,779 → 43,909).

43,490

Population

3366

People / sq mi

$49,957

Median Income

$207,700

Median Home Value

Hagerstown covers 12.9 sq mi of land at 3366 people per square mile.

About Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown is a city in Maryland with a population of 43,490. It ranks #22 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 36.4, younger than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Hagerstown is $49,957, below the US median of $74,580. 17.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $207,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,041. The homeownership rate of 43.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hagerstown reflects 19.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.5 minutes each way.

Hagerstown city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hagerstown city had a population of 39,779 in 2010 and 43,909 in 2024, a 10.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 43,909 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.73%.

2024 · 44K20102024

43,909

Population (2024)

39,779

Population (2010)

43,909

Peak (2024)

0.73%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201039,779
201139,997
201240,051
201340,080
201440,163
201540,190
201640,152
201740,186
201840,135
201940,100
202043,518
202143,617
202243,650
202343,637
202443,909

Race & Ethnicity

White60.9%
Black or African American22.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,957

Median Household Income

$29,166

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$207,700

Median Home Value

$1,041

Median Rent

43.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.4%

High School+

19.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

69.2%

Public Transit

10.3%

Work From Home

25.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.8%

Foreign Born

87.0%

Non-English at Home

7.5%

Veterans

20.7%

With Disability

93.3%

Health Insurance

92.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Retail Trade9.0%
Manufacturing7.4%
Construction6.8%
Information5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Public Administration4.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hagerstown, Maryland has a population of 43,490 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Hagerstown, Maryland is $49,957, with 17.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hagerstown, Maryland is $207,700, with median monthly rent at $1,041 and a homeownership rate of 43.4%.

The median age in Hagerstown, Maryland is 36.4 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (39,779 → 43,909).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.