Taneytown is a city located in Carroll County, Maryland. Taneytown has a 2026 population of 8,806. Taneytown is currently growing at a rate of 3.01% annually and its population has increased by 21.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,266 in 2020.
The median household income in Taneytown is $87,621 with a poverty rate of 11.16%. The median age in Taneytown is 38.4 years: 36.8 years for males, and 40.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 36.8 years
There are 5,991 adults, (1,718 of whom are seniors) in Taneytown.
Female: 4,278 (53.9%)
Male: 3,654 (46.1%)
The racial composition of Taneytown includes 84.49% White, 9.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,702 | 84.49% |
| Black or African American | 732 | 9.23% |
| Two or more races | 461 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
Taneytown 's average per capita income is $61,474. Household income levels show a median of $87,621. The poverty rate stands at 11.16%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $123,224 | - |
| Families | $107,643 | $119,785 |
| Households | $87,621 | $104,482 |
| Non Families | $43,696 | $63,057 |
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