Westminster, Maryland
Quick Statistics
Westminster is a community in Carroll County, Maryland, home to about 20,445 people spread across 6.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,496 a year, and a typical home is worth about $337,600. About 44.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 10 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Maryland towns GeoStat tracks, Westminster ranks number 68 of 527 in population, number 298 in median household income, number 282 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Westminster typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 21°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New Windsor, MD | 5.5 mi. | 1,400 |
| 2. | Manchester, MD | 8.2 mi. | 5,439 |
| 3. | Hampstead, MD | 8.4 mi. | 6,251 |
| 4. | Union Bridge, MD | 8.9 mi. | 1,055 |
| 5. | Taneytown, MD | 10.2 mi. | 7,932 |
| 6. | West Manheim, PA | 11.0 mi. | 7,744 |
| 7. | Littlestown, PA | 12.2 mi. | 4,850 |
| 8. | Eldersburg, MD | 12.4 mi. | 31,695 |
What is the population of Westminster, Maryland?
Westminster has a population of about 20,445 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Westminster, Maryland in?
Westminster is located in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the median home value in Westminster, Maryland?
The median home value in Westminster is about $337,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Westminster, Maryland?
The median personal income in Westminster is about $42,496 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Westminster, Maryland?
Since 1950, 25 tornadoes have been recorded in Carroll County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Westminster, Maryland?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 21 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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