Town · Maryland
Thurmont, Maryland
Thurmont, town, in Frederick County, Maryland. Thurmont had 6,337 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,213 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,254 (±23). GEOID 2477825.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,337
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,213 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,254 ±23
Median household income
$98,125
±$5,419 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$364,700
±$14,531 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$927
±$108 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Thurmont and what county is it in?
Thurmont is a town in Frederick County, Maryland. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 1,994 residents per square mile in 2020.
Thurmont 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 Thurmont, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,337 people lived in Thurmont on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, faster than Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 6,213 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,254 (±23).
| Measure | Thurmont | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,254 ±23 | 287,048 | −384 |
| Households | 2,415 ±129 | 104,635 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.14 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,498 ±142 | 108,924 | no clear change |
Thurmont's population since 2000
From 5,588 in 2000 to 6,337 in 2025: up 13.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Thurmont 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 Thurmont?
The median resident of Thurmont is 39.3 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.9%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Thurmont | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±3.2 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±3.2 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±3.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±2.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±3.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4% ±4.0 pts | 65.7% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±1.4 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3% ±2.6 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±3.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7% ±4.0 pts | 4.7% | +5.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3% ±2.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.0% ±4.1 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4% ±2.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±4.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.8 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 Thurmont earn?
Half of Thurmont's 2,415 households earn less than $98,125 a year (±$5,419), against $122,002 in Frederick County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $96,296 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Thurmont | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,125 ±$5,419 | $122,002 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $113,866 ±$12,756 | $148,300 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,854 ±$5,361 | $54,982 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% ±3.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8% ±7.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9% ±4.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±3.0 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±3.5 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 Thurmont?
Owners occupy 73.3% of Thurmont's occupied homes and renters 26.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $364,700 by its owner (±$14,531). The median renter pays $927 a month including utilities, and 34.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Thurmont | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $364,700 ±$14,531 | $464,600 | +$59,980 |
| Median gross rent | $927 ±$108 | $1,774 | −$470 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.7% ±14.4 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,928 ±$119 | $2,449 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.3% ±6.5 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.7% ±6.5 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,498 ±142 | 108,924 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±7.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7% ±5.9 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.3% ±4.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±2.4 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 Thurmont work and get to work?
74.2% of Thurmont's workers drive alone and 15.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes.
| Measure | Thurmont | Frederick County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.9% ±3.6 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±4.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±3.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.3% ±3.4 pts | 21.2% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±3.6 | 33.1 min | −5.2 min |
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 Thurmont?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Thurmont, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,931 (Tract 7530.02) to $97,451 (Tract 7530.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7530.01Frederick County | 4,731 | $97,451 |
| Tract 7530.02Frederick County | 2,470 | $84,931 |
| Tract 7529Frederick County | 3,288 | $96,250 |
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 Thurmont) · Census block assignment files
How does Thurmont compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Thurmont is the 4,301st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 35th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Thurmont ranks 197th 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 | 35th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 44th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 184th | 326 |
| Median household income | 197th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 207th | 326 |
| Median home value | 213th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 270th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 81st | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 251st | 325 |
| Median age | 179th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 177th | 323 |
| Work from home | 193rd | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 230th | 325 |
Thurmont's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Thurmont 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 Thurmont?
14 of the 57 figures for Thurmont 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 Thurmont 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 Thurmont.