Burkittsville, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 135, Burkittsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Burkittsville is a small community located in Maryland, within Frederick County. The total population is 135. It ranks as the 469th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burkittsville is 57.7 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 9.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burkittsville is $93,250. This is 10% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 14.8%. This is 203% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $569,400. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burkittsville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.6% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 28.9%.

Education

50.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%. Notably, 28.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burkittsville, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.