Westminster, MD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Westminster

Neighborhood

Carroll, MD

Belle Grove Historic Neighborhood / Blue Ridge View

Roop Mill / Furnace Hills

Pleasant Valley / Catoctin View

Westminster Historic District / New Mexico

Alto Vista / Spring Mills

Mexico / Chazdale North

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Westminster

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.4%

Households with Children

26.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,463

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 12.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.1%
High School / GED: 28.9%
Some College or Associate's: 26.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.9%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 34.0%
Living Alone: 39.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
Asian: 4.0%
Black or African American: 8.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 37.6%
Puerto Rican: 5.1%
Cuban: 8.2%
Dominican: 9.7%
Central American: 18.1%
South American: 12.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 60.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 34.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 9.3%
Caribbean: 15.2%
Other Black: 40.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 62.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.2%
Spanish: 6.7%
European & Indo-European: 4.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 14.0%
Not Enrolled: 73.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources