Westminster city, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Westminster city, Maryland Demographics
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As of 2026, Westminster city, Maryland has a total population of 20,257, the 69th largest city in Maryland, with a median household income of $79,431, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Westminster city Quick Facts

Population 20,257

Median Household Income $79,431

Median Home Value $318,100

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 55.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

High School Graduation Rate 90.8%

Diversity Index 38/100

Population 20,257 69th of 528

Median Income $79,431 below average

Poverty Rate 11.1% 11% lower national

Median Home Value $318,100 below average

How Westminster city Compares

Median Household Income

Westminster city

$79,431

$101,652

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Westminster city

$318,100

$397,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 15.2%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 43.4%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 55.5%

Renter 44.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

28.1%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

21.2%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Westminster city Rankings in Maryland

#69 Population of 528

#321 Median Income of 528

#254 Education of 528

#289 Home Value of 528

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Cities Similar to Westminster city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Rosedale CDP	20,845	$83,957	$264,900	22.6%	10.4%
East Riverdale CDP	19,043	$82,401	$346,700	15.4%	22.9%
Langley Park CDP	22,057	$82,038	$348,700	8.8%	28.2%
Hyattsville city	20,861	$94,231	$463,500	48.6%	10.8%
Arbutus CDP	20,869	$97,215	$296,800	39.1%	10.2%

Population Overview

Westminster city is a small city located in Maryland. The total population is 20,257. It ranks as the 69th most populous out of 528 cities and towns in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Westminster city is 39.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Westminster city is $79,431. This is 22% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $318,100. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Westminster city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.8% vs 47.4%). The Black or African American population (7.5%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Westminster city, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 528 Census-designated places in Maryland. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Westminster city, Maryland?

Westminster city, Maryland has a population of 20,257 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Westminster city, MD?

The median household income in Westminster city is $79,431, which is 1% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Westminster city, MD?

The poverty rate in Westminster city is 11.1%. This means approximately 2,043 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Westminster city, Maryland?

Westminster city's population is 77.8% White, 7.5% Black, 7.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Westminster city, MD?

The median home value in Westminster city is $318,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.

How educated is Westminster city, Maryland?

35.4% of adults (25+) in Westminster city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.