City · Maryland
Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, city, in Washington County, Maryland. Hagerstown had 44,228 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,527 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 43,665 (±34). GEOID 2436075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,228
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,527 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,665 ±34
Median household income
$52,221
±$3,236 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$224,500
±$9,714 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,114
±$42 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Hagerstown and what county is it in?
Hagerstown is a city in Washington County, Maryland. It covers 12.9 square miles of land, 3,369 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hagerstown is in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 Hagerstown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 44,228 people lived in Hagerstown on July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, in line with Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 43,527 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 43,665 (±34).
| Measure | Hagerstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,665 ±34 | 155,709 | +3,513 |
| Households | 18,144 ±593 | 59,818 | +1,791 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.08 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,679 ±587 | 64,145 | +1,196 |
Hagerstown's population since 2000
From 36,687 in 2000 to 44,228 in 2025: up 20.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown?
The median resident of Hagerstown is 35.8 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.0%. 8.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hagerstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±1.1 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±1.5 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±1.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±1.3 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.9% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.6% ±2.1 pts | 73.3% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.0% ±2.0 pts | 11.5% | +4.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | −1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4% ±1.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.2% ±1.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6% ±1.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8% ±1.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5% ±2.0 pts | 24.1% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4% ±1.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.5% ±2.6 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Hagerstown earn?
Half of Hagerstown's 18,144 households earn less than $52,221 a year (±$3,236), against $77,747 in Washington County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $50,212 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hagerstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,221 ±$3,236 | $77,747 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,685 ±$4,349 | $99,335 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,461 ±$1,783 | $39,035 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.9% ±2.7 pts | 12.4% | −3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.6% ±5.7 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.4% ±2.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% ±1.4 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±1.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
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 Hagerstown?
Owners occupy 43.3% of Hagerstown's occupied homes and renters 56.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,500 by its owner (±$9,714). The median renter pays $1,114 a month including utilities, and 44.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hagerstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,500 ±$9,714 | $296,100 | +$32,881 |
| Median gross rent | $1,114 ±$42 | $1,147 | +$90 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.1% ±4.8 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,497 ±$66 | $1,715 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.3% ±2.4 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.7% ±2.4 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 19,679 ±587 | 64,145 | +1,196 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 33.3% ±3.0 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±1.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.9% ±2.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.1% ±2.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Hagerstown building?
Builders took permits for 34 new housing units in Hagerstown in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hagerstown work and get to work?
68.0% of Hagerstown's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Hagerstown | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±2.4 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.0% ±3.4 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±2.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±2.4 pts | 12.4% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±1.9 | 28.8 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 Hagerstown?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Hagerstown, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,316 (Tract 4) to $81,912 (Tract 2).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5Washington County | 6,052 | $43,843 |
| Tract 2Washington County | 3,927 | $81,912 |
| Tract 8Washington County | 3,907 | $38,319 |
| Tract 1Washington County | 3,951 | $57,261 |
| Tract 3.02Washington County | 2,936 | $52,500 |
| Tract 7Washington County | 2,935 | $32,093 |
| Tract 3.01Washington County | 3,255 | $56,893 |
| Tract 9Washington County | 3,808 | $42,283 |
| Tract 6.02Washington County | 3,208 | $66,525 |
| Tract 6.01Washington County | 2,271 | $57,813 |
| Tract 10.01Washington County | 4,651 | $55,337 |
| Tract 4Washington County | 1,786 | $27,316 |
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 Hagerstown) · Census block assignment files
How does Hagerstown compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hagerstown is the 940th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Hagerstown ranks 314th 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 | 6th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 50th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 101st | 326 |
| Median household income | 314th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 302nd | 326 |
| Median home value | 303rd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 255th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 292nd | 325 |
| Median age | 265th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 302nd | 323 |
| Work from home | 236th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 267th | 325 |
Hagerstown's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown?
5 of the 57 figures for Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown.