City · Maryland
Brunswick, Maryland
Brunswick, city, in Frederick County, Maryland. Brunswick had 9,380 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,762 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,450 (±48). GEOID 2410900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,380
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,762 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,450 ±48
Median household income
$118,025
±$15,539 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$374,500
±$23,752 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,217
±$214 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Brunswick and what county is it in?
Brunswick is a city in Frederick County, Maryland. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 2,370 residents per square mile in 2020.
Brunswick is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 23 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brunswick, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,380 people lived in Brunswick on July 1, 2025, up 20.6% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 7,762 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,450 (±48).
| Measure | Brunswick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,450 ±48 | 287,048 | +2,192 |
| Households | 3,309 ±201 | 104,635 | +1,106 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.16 | 2.70 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 3,462 ±217 | 108,924 | +1,147 |
Brunswick's population since 2000
From 4,894 in 2000 to 9,380 in 2025: up 91.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brunswick as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Brunswick?
The median resident of Brunswick is 37.2 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.3%. 10.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brunswick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±1.6 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±2.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6% ±2.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±3.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3% ±5.0 pts | 12.9% | +7.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.2% ±5.1 pts | 65.7% | −11.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±3.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±3.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.3% ±2.7 pts | 13.8% | +4.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.2% ±4.6 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±2.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 4.7% | +3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±2.7 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.8% ±4.6 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6% ±3.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±3.2 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Brunswick earn?
Half of Brunswick's 3,309 households earn less than $118,025 a year (±$15,539), against $122,002 in Frederick County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $99,994 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brunswick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,025 ±$15,539 | $122,002 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $138,679 ±$16,319 | $148,300 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,492 ±$5,199 | $54,982 | +$11,879 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7% ±3.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±3.6 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±4.4 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Brunswick?
Owners occupy 86.1% of Brunswick's occupied homes and renters 13.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $374,500 by its owner (±$23,752). The median renter pays $1,217 a month including utilities, and 21.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brunswick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $374,500 ±$23,752 | $464,600 | +$81,841 |
| Median gross rent | $1,217 ±$214 | $1,774 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.8% ±12.3 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,097 ±$183 | $2,449 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.1% ±4.3 pts | 77.0% | +7.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.9% ±4.3 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,462 ±217 | 108,924 | +1,147 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.6% ±6.5 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.5% ±4.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.1% ±4.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±2.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Brunswick work and get to work?
64.8% of Brunswick's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.4 minutes.
| Measure | Brunswick | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.8% ±4.3 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±3.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8% ±5.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.4% ±4.2 pts | 21.2% | +14.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.4 min ±3.3 | 33.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Brunswick?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Brunswick (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,385 (Tract 7754) to $135,110 (Tract 7753.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7753.02Frederick County | 6,328 | $135,110 |
| Tract 7754Frederick County | 3,781 | $80,385 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Brunswick) · Census block assignment files
How does Brunswick compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brunswick is the 3,350th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 26th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Brunswick ranks 144th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 26th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 5th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 150th | 326 |
| Median household income | 144th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 146th | 326 |
| Median home value | 203rd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 251st | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 156th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 202nd | 325 |
| Median age | 232nd | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 100th | 323 |
| Work from home | 104th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 33rd | 325 |
Brunswick's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Brunswick with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Brunswick?
11 of the 57 figures for Brunswick on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Brunswick are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Brunswick.