Westphalia, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Westphalia, Maryland is 12,020 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 120th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $158,055, the median home value is $478,200, and the median age is 39.8.
12,020
Population
1213
People / sq mi
$158,055
Median Income
$478,200
Median Home Value
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Westphalia covers 9.9 sq mi of land at 1213 people per square mile.
About Westphalia, MD
Homeownership is the standout figure in Westphalia: 92.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 12,020 residents, Westphalia is a city in Maryland.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $158,055, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.7% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $478,200, with typical rent around $1,947.
About 52.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Working from home is common here: 24.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 39 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Westphalia, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 78.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$158,055
Median Household Income
$69,563
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$478,200
Median Home Value
$1,947
Median Rent
92.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.4%
High School+
52.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.7%
Drive Alone
60.3%
Public Transit
24.9%
Work From Home
39.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
59.6%
Foreign Born
84.0%
Non-English at Home
8.3%
Veterans
8.7%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
98.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Public Administration | 27.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Information | 7.5% |
| Retail Trade | 7.0% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westphalia, Maryland has a population of 12,020 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 120th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Westphalia, Maryland is $158,055, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Westphalia, Maryland is $478,200, with median monthly rent at $1,947 and a homeownership rate of 92.2%.
The median age in Westphalia, Maryland is 39.8 years. The population is 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.