State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,317.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
4.85%
World Population Review
Germantown, Maryland Population 2021
90,582
Germantown is a city located in Montgomery County Maryland. Germantown has a 2020 population of 90,582. Germantown is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 4.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 86,395 in 2010. Germantown reached it's highest population of 91,447 in 2017.
The average household income in Germantown is $117,522 with a poverty rate of 6.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,747 per month, and the median house value is $345,400. The median age in Germantown is 35.2 years, 33.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Germantown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Germantown was:
- White: 45.87%
- Black or African American: 25.32%
- Asian: 19.48%
- Other race: 4.64%
- Two or more races: 4.48%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Germantown, Maryland is 90,582 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 90,844.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 86,395.
Germantown, Maryland Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,549 | 45.87% |
| Black or African American | 22,935 | 25.32% |
| Asian | 17,645 | 19.48% |
| Some Other Race | 4,206 | 4.64% |
| Two or More Races | 4,061 | 4.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 186 | 0.21% |
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Germantown Population by Race
Germantown Population Pyramid $2021
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Germantown Population by Age
Germantown Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,799 | 2.94 | 63.1 |
| Married | 15,657 | 3.58 | 76.2 |
| Non Family | 8,098 | 1.21 | 55.3 |
| Female | 5,103 | 3.59 | 39.9 |
| Male | 1,941 | 3.29 | 51.4 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
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Germantown Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,951 | 4.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,534 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 9,122 | 15.33% |
| Some College | 10,355 | 17.40% |
| Associates Degree | 4,764 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,295 | 27.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,490 | 22.67% |
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Germantown Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Germantown Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,527 | 19,783 | 11,671 |
| Black | 13,184 | 12,329 | 5,484 |
| Asian | 12,942 | 12,066 | 9,392 |
| Hispanic | 12,076 | 9,108 | 2,500 |
| Other Race | 2,595 | 1,597 | 250 |
| 2+ Races | 1,689 | 1,606 | 1,079 |
| Native American | 109 | 85 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.57%.
Germantown Educational Attainment by Race
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$54,311
Average Earnings
$61,231
Average Male
$47,946
Average Female
Germantown Earnings by Educational Attainment
Germantown Language by Age
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Germantown Language
53.71% of Germantown residents speak only English, while 46.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.89% of the population.
Germantown Language
Germantown Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22,896 | 2,148 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 20,218 | 1,577 | 7.80% |
| White | 27,657 | 1,196 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 17,623 | 960 | 5.45% |
| Other | 4,206 | 956 | 22.73% |
| Multiple | 4,061 | 177 | 4.36% |
6.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.34%
Male Poverty Rate
7.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Germantown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Germantown is Other, with 22.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Germantown is White, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.71%.
Germantown Poverty
Germantown Poverty Rate by Education
Germantown Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Germantown Married by Age and Sex
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Germantown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Germantown Marital Status by Race
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Germantown Marital Status
Germantown Veterans by War
Germantown Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,583 | 4.92% |
| Black | 721 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 347 | 2.49% |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 14.24% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0.90% |
| Native American | 11 | 10.09% |
Germantown Veterans by Race
Germantown Veterans by Education
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0.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
Germantown Veterans by Education
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75.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Germantown Employment by Age
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Germantown Employment by Race
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Germantown Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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65.48%
Native Born
34.52%
Foreign Born
13.64%
Non Citizen
20.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
65.48% of Germantown residents were born in the United States, with 31.56% having been born in Maryland. 13.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Germantown Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90,582 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 90,582 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 90,582 | -262 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 90,844 | -603 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 91,447 | 953 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 90,494 | 668 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 89,826 | 1,109 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 88,717 | -314 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 89,031 | 992 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 88,039 | 2,847 | 3.34% |
| 2011 | 85,192 | -1,203 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 86,395 | 0.00% |