Thurmont is a town located in Frederick County, Maryland. Thurmont has a 2026 population of 6,362. Thurmont is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,200 in 2020.
The median household income in Thurmont is $98,125 with a poverty rate of 11.07%. The median age in Thurmont is 39.3 years: 37.9 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 4,869 adults, (973 of whom are seniors) in Thurmont.
Female: 3,170 (50.7%)
Male: 3,084 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Thurmont includes 89.81% White, 3.28% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,617 | 89.81% |
| Two or more races | 334 | 5.34% |
| Other race | 205 | 3.28% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.27% |
Thurmont 's average per capita income is $59,559. Household income levels show a median of $98,125. The poverty rate stands at 11.07%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $122,135 | - |
| Families | $108,462 | $130,125 |
| Households | $98,125 | $113,866 |
| Non Families | $40,433 | $53,893 |
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