City · Maryland
Taneytown, Maryland
Taneytown, city, in Carroll County, Maryland. Taneytown had 8,259 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,234 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,932 (±22). GEOID 2476725.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,259
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,234 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,932 ±22
Median household income
$87,621
±$20,099 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$338,400
±$10,674 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,059
±$356 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Taneytown and what county is it in?
Taneytown is a city in Carroll County, Maryland. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 2,153 residents per square mile in 2020.
Taneytown is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 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 Taneytown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,259 people lived in Taneytown on July 1, 2025, up 14.1% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 7,234 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,932 (±22).
| Measure | Taneytown | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,932 ±22 | 175,321 | +1,145 |
| Households | 3,068 ±236 | 64,285 | +467 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.19 | 2.66 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,220 ±223 | 66,768 | +443 |
Taneytown's population since 2000
From 5,128 in 2000 to 8,259 in 2025: up 61.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Taneytown 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 Taneytown?
The median resident of Taneytown is 38.4 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.2%.
| Measure | Taneytown | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±3.3 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±3.5 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7% ±3.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±4.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±2.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.1% ±4.7 pts | 84.5% | −8.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.2% ±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| 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 | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±3.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6% ±4.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.8% ±4.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±3.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±2.2 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5% ±4.8 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±3.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.8% ±2.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Taneytown earn?
Half of Taneytown's 3,068 households earn less than $87,621 a year (±$20,099), against $118,211 in Carroll County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $90,639 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Taneytown | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,621 ±$20,099 | $118,211 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,482 ±$15,398 | $142,587 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,829 ±$5,233 | $53,124 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±5.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5% ±12.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9% ±5.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±7.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5% ±7.9 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Taneytown?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Taneytown's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,400 by its owner (±$10,674). The median renter pays $1,059 a month including utilities, and 60.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Taneytown | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,400 ±$10,674 | $434,000 | +$27,404 |
| Median gross rent | $1,059 ±$356 | $1,427 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.3% ±21.2 pts | 40.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,053 ±$119 | $2,342 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9% ±9.1 pts | 84.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.1% ±9.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,220 ±223 | 66,768 | +443 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3% ±11.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6% ±7.5 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.7% ±3.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±3.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1% ±8.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Taneytown work and get to work?
71.2% of Taneytown's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Taneytown | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.7% ±5.6 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±6.3 pts | 73.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±4.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7% ±5.2 pts | 17.3% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.0 min ±3.9 | 34.4 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 Taneytown?
1 census tract lies mostly in Taneytown, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5010.01Carroll County | 5,686 | $97,335 |
| Tract 5010.02Carroll County | 4,886 | $80,917 |
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 Taneytown) · Census block assignment files
How does Taneytown compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Taneytown is the 3,668th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 28th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Taneytown ranks 228th 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 | 28th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 8th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 170th | 326 |
| Median household income | 228th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 236th | 326 |
| Median home value | 240th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 259th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 79th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 266th | 325 |
| Median age | 202nd | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 157th | 323 |
| Work from home | 187th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 58th | 325 |
Taneytown's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Taneytown 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 Taneytown?
15 of the 57 figures for Taneytown 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 Taneytown 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 Taneytown.