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Emmitsburg, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Emmitsburg - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,855
Residents
$78,986
Median income
$300,900
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

Emmitsburg - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Emmitsburg lands in the 61st percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

61st
percentile, household income
65th
percentile, home value
87th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Emmitsburg, MD

Emmitsburg is a small town in Maryland, home to 2,855 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Emmitsburg brings in $78,986 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.1%. Typical homes in Emmitsburg are valued around $300,900, and the median resident age is 39.7 years. About 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 59.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 53.0°F with 46.6 inches of precipitation per year and 27.5 inches of snowfall.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Maryland scores 105.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,246 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $255 across Maryland, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 74.2 out of 100 (High).

Population

2,855 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$78,986 /yr

Poverty 2.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Emmitsburg compare to other US cities?

Where Emmitsburg sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 61% higher than other cities
Home value 65% pricier than other cities
Median rent 87% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Emmitsburg against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Maryland's city distribution

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Emmitsburg ranks #327 - the 31st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Emmitsburg only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#315 of 445
29th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 479
66th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#297 of 450
34th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#309 of 479
35th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#327 of 479
31st percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

61stIncome percentile

61st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Emmitsburg's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$300,900 35th percentile more affordable than 35% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Emmitsburg $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Emmitsburg, MD Emmitsburg, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Emmitsburg, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Emmitsburg, MD median $78,986/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Emmitsburg, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Emmitsburg, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,855
Median Income
$78,986
Median Home Value
$300,900
Median Age
39.7
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Labor force participation
59.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%

Climate

Avg Temperature
53.0°F
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
27.5"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,750 residents2,800 residents2,850 residents2,900 residents2,950 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,766 residents 2,910 residents ▲ +5.2%
Emmitsburg's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.5%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
15.4%

Based on 1,404 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Emmitsburg sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,246/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
74.2 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Gambrills
2,862 people
Chevy Chase
2,884 people
Jefferson
2,891 people
Federalsburg
2,818 people
Monrovia
2,924 people
North Beach
2,769 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Emmitsburg's 2,855 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Piedmont, MO
2,857 people
Alderton, WA
2,857 people
Newton, IL
2,852 people
Norco, LA
2,858 people
Lindsay, OK
2,852 people
Midway South, TX
2,858 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Emmitsburg's $78,986 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cusseta, AL
$78,977 median income
Leshara, NE
$78,977 median income
Funk, NE
$79,000 median income
Boutte, LA
$78,971 median income
Baker, MT
$78,971 median income
Bethlehem, NC
$78,963 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Emmitsburg, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Emmitsburg, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.5% 6.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.5% White 83.5% Black or African American 5.9% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 2.8% Two or more races 6.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Emmitsburg compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Emmitsburg (this city) 2,855 $78,986
Gambrills 2,862 $151,667
Chevy Chase 2,884 $250,001
Jefferson 2,891 $145,664
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Emmitsburg, MD?

What is the population of Emmitsburg, MD? +

2,855 people live in Emmitsburg, MD according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Emmitsburg, MD? +

In Emmitsburg, the typical household earns $78,986 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Emmitsburg? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Emmitsburg; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Emmitsburg, MD? +

Homes in Emmitsburg carry a median value of $300,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Emmitsburg? +

The average annual temperature in Emmitsburg runs 53.0°F, 46.6 inches of precipitation, and 27.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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