Grantsville, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Grantsville is a small community located in Maryland, within Garrett County. The total population is 1,013. It ranks as the 333rd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grantsville is 48.0 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 23.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grantsville is $38,512. This is 63% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.9%. This is 174% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $239,600. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 38.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Grantsville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.4% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

29.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower 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 88.5%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grantsville, 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.