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Population Review

Westminster, Maryland Population 2026

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

The population of Westminster, Maryland is 20,257 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $79,431, the median home value is $318,100, and the median age is 39.1.

The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (18,514 → 20,662).

20,257

Population

2995

People / sq mi

$79,431

Median Income

$318,100

Median Home Value

Westminster covers 6.8 sq mi of land at 2995 people per square mile.

About Westminster, MD

Westminster is a city in Maryland with a population of 20,257. It ranks #69 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 39.1, in line with the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Westminster is $79,431, above the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $318,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,410. The homeownership rate of 55.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Westminster reflects 35.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.5 minutes each way.

Westminster city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Westminster city had a population of 18,514 in 2010 and 20,662 in 2024, a 11.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,662 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.81%.

2024 · 21K20102024

20,662

Population (2024)

18,514

Population (2010)

20,662

Peak (2024)

0.81%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201018,514
201118,483
201218,523
201318,565
201418,536
201518,516
201618,513
201718,553
201818,623
201918,640
202020,130
202120,332
202220,456
202320,627
202420,662

Race & Ethnicity

White79.6%
Black or African American7.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,431

Median Household Income

$42,490

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$318,100

Median Home Value

$1,410

Median Rent

55.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.8%

High School+

35.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

73.5%

Public Transit

13.8%

Work From Home

29.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

27.0%

Foreign Born

89.2%

Non-English at Home

5.7%

Veterans

16.0%

With Disability

95.7%

Health Insurance

90.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Public Administration8.8%
Information8.1%
Construction7.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
Retail Trade3.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Westminster, Maryland has a population of 20,257 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Westminster, Maryland is $79,431, with 9.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Westminster, Maryland is $318,100, with median monthly rent at $1,410 and a homeownership rate of 55.5%.

The median age in Westminster, Maryland is 39.1 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (18,514 → 20,662).

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

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