Gaithersburg, MD

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Gaithersburg Overview

69,016
TOTAL POPULATION
33,258
MALE POPULATION
35,758
FEMALE POPULATION
93.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$52,624
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,020
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$104,544
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
40,207
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
73.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Gaithersburg

The most populous races in Gaithersburg are White / Caucasian (26,696 | 38.7%), Hispanic or Latino (17,923 | 26.0%), and Asian (14,540 | 21.1%).
Race in Gaithersburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian14,54021.1%
Black / African American11,20816.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1260.2%
Hispanic or Latino17,92326.0%
Native / Alaskan2450.4%
White / Caucasian26,69638.7%
Two or more Races6,98110.1%
Some other Race9,22013.4%
Total69,016100.0%

Ancestry in Gaithersburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Gaithersburg are Central American (9,382 | 13.6%), Salvadoran (5,790 | 8.4%), Thai (5,429 | 7.9%), Indian (Asian) (4,408 | 6.4%), and German (4,208 | 6.1%), together accounting for 42.3% of all Gaithersburg residents.
Ancestry in Gaithersburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan430.1%
African1,0291.5%
Alaska Native300.0%
Albanian800.1%
American1,9342.8%
Arab4440.6%
Argentinean650.1%
Armenian1840.3%
Australian790.1%
Austrian2990.4%
Bahamian150.0%
Barbadian440.1%
Basque20.0%
Belgian370.1%
Bhutanese5200.7%
Bolivian6550.9%
Brazilian1,0461.5%
British7771.1%
British West Indian490.1%
Bulgarian50.0%
Burmese1,1961.7%
Cambodian2300.3%
Canadian980.1%
Cape Verdean220.0%
Celtic80.0%
Central American9,38213.6%
Central American Indian2070.3%
Cherokee360.1%
Chilean940.1%
Choctaw190.0%
Colombian9071.3%
Crow20.0%
Cuban1380.2%
Czech2100.3%
Czechoslovakian310.0%
Danish1060.2%
Dominican4460.6%
Dutch1680.2%
Eastern European4620.7%
Ecuadorian4440.6%
Egyptian230.0%
English3,6455.3%
Ethiopian2330.3%
European9361.4%
Filipino2100.3%
Finnish200.0%
French1,0481.5%
French American Indian490.1%
French Canadian1430.2%
German4,2086.1%
Ghanaian3320.5%
Greek3050.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro1260.2%
Guatemalan1,8152.6%
Guyanese1080.2%
Haitian1550.2%
Honduran1,3211.9%
Hungarian2130.3%
Indian (Asian)4,4086.4%
Indonesian1320.2%
Iranian5270.8%
Iraqi400.1%
Irish3,6035.2%
Israeli270.0%
Italian2,0513.0%
Jamaican5250.8%
Jordanian70.0%
Kenyan1080.2%
Korean1,0061.5%
Laotian670.1%
Latvian370.1%
Lebanese800.1%
Liberian120.0%
Lithuanian780.1%
Malaysian340.1%
Mexican1,3241.9%
Mexican American Indian400.1%
Mongolian160.0%
Moroccan740.1%
Native Hawaiian1460.2%
Nicaraguan3740.5%
Nigerian3990.6%
Northern European670.1%
Norwegian3620.5%
Osage100.0%
Pakistani1970.3%
Palestinian140.0%
Panamanian820.1%
Paraguayan10.0%
Peruvian1,2301.8%
Polish1,1241.6%
Portuguese2550.4%
Puerto Rican5330.8%
Romanian3970.6%
Russian8561.2%
Salvadoran5,7908.4%
Scandinavian1700.3%
Scotch-Irish2790.4%
Scottish4620.7%
Sioux10.0%
Slavic160.0%
Slovak2210.3%
Slovene310.0%
South African110.0%
South American3,9885.8%
South American Indian1470.2%
Spaniard1760.3%
Spanish430.1%
Sri Lankan9421.4%
Subsaharan African3,2994.8%
Sudanese270.0%
Swedish3130.4%
Swiss620.1%
Syrian220.0%
Thai5,4297.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1850.3%
Turkish1750.3%
Ugandan180.0%
Ukrainian4220.6%
Uruguayan170.0%
Venezuelan5750.8%
Vietnamese1230.2%
Welsh2020.3%
West Indian330.1%
Yugoslavian480.1%
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Immigrants in Gaithersburg

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gaithersburg came from Latin America (11,911 | 17.3%), Asia (11,351 | 16.5%), Central America (6,694 | 9.7%), South Central Asia (5,157 | 7.5%), and South America (4,560 | 6.6%), together accounting for 57.5% of all Gaithersburg residents.
Immigrants in Gaithersburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,8504.1%
Albania310.0%
Argentina500.1%
Armenia420.1%
Asia11,35116.5%
Australia1400.2%
Bahamas150.0%
Bangladesh2840.4%
Barbados280.0%
Belarus910.1%
Belgium240.0%
Belize50.0%
Bolivia3560.5%
Bosnia and Herzegovina110.0%
Brazil8851.3%
Bulgaria50.0%
Cameroon5650.8%
Canada1780.3%
Caribbean6570.9%
Central America6,6949.7%
Chile880.1%
China3,2204.7%
Colombia7191.0%
Congo30.0%
Costa Rica230.0%
Cuba120.0%
Czechoslovakia200.0%
Dominica250.0%
Dominican Republic1310.2%
Eastern Africa6921.0%
Eastern Asia4,1556.0%
Eastern Europe1,1461.7%
Ecuador3640.5%
Egypt30.0%
El Salvador3,7925.5%
England810.1%
Eritrea70.0%
Ethiopia2630.4%
Europe1,9122.8%
Fiji70.0%
France500.1%
Germany1800.3%
Ghana2720.4%
Greece90.0%
Grenada160.0%
Guatemala1,4802.1%
Guyana500.1%
Haiti410.1%
Honduras7711.1%
Hong Kong1540.2%
Hungary300.0%
India3,5075.1%
Indonesia380.1%
Iran4340.6%
Iraq120.0%
Israel440.1%
Italy1320.2%
Jamaica3620.5%
Japan1570.2%
Jordan110.0%
Kazakhstan600.1%
Kenya1570.2%
Korea6891.0%
Laos260.0%
Latin America11,91117.3%
Lebanon180.0%
Liberia680.1%
Malaysia150.0%
Mexico4860.7%
Middle Africa6440.9%
Morocco590.1%
Nepal2450.4%
Netherlands170.0%
Nicaragua1170.2%
Nigeria2000.3%
Northern Africa1520.2%
Northern Europe2520.4%
Oceania1470.2%
Pakistan2240.3%
Panama200.0%
Peru1,4362.1%
Philippines6220.9%
Poland190.0%
Portugal480.1%
Romania1850.3%
Russia4300.6%
Senegal90.0%
Sierra Leone620.1%
Singapore60.0%
South Africa520.1%
South America4,5606.6%
South Central Asia5,1577.5%
South Eastern Asia1,7412.5%
Southern Europe2430.4%
Spain540.1%
Sri Lanka3920.6%
Sudan270.0%
Sweden110.0%
Syria60.0%
Taiwan4310.6%
Thailand1880.3%
Trinidad and Tobago90.0%
Turkey860.1%
Uganda60.0%
Ukraine1850.3%
Uruguay100.0%
Uzbekistan110.0%
Venezuela6010.9%
Vietnam7111.0%
Western Africa1,3101.9%
Western Asia2610.4%
Western Europe2710.4%
Zaire240.0%
Zimbabwe850.1%
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Sex and Age in Gaithersburg

Sex and Age in Gaithersburg

The most populous age groups in Gaithersburg are 40 to 44 Years (2,993 | 9.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (3,022 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,319 (7.0%)2,511 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years2,576 (7.7%)1,509 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years2,013 (6.0%)2,266 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,018 (6.1%)1,905 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years2,138 (6.4%)2,413 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,333 (7.0%)2,154 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,390 (7.2%)2,579 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years2,737 (8.2%)3,022 (8.5%)
40 to 44 Years2,993 (9.0%)2,653 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years2,107 (6.3%)2,789 (7.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,994 (6.0%)2,351 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,022 (6.1%)2,333 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,759 (5.3%)1,972 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years1,340 (4.0%)1,772 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years890 (2.7%)1,142 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years670 (2.0%)683 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years399 (1.2%)803 (2.2%)
85 Years and over560 (1.7%)901 (2.5%)
Total33,258 (100.0%)35,758 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gaithersburg

Median Family Size in Gaithersburg

The median family size in Gaithersburg is 3.27 persons per family, with married-couple families (13,006 | 76.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (957 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gaithersburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,006 (76.6%)3.37
Single Male/Father957 (5.6%)2.92
Single Female/Mother3,012 (17.7%)2.97
Total Families16,975 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Gaithersburg

The median household size in Gaithersburg is 2.67 persons per household, with single male/father households (957 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (8,696 | 33.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gaithersburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,006 (50.7%)3.40
Single Male/Father957 (3.7%)3.70
Single Female/Mother3,012 (11.7%)3.11
Non-family8,696 (33.9%)1.32
Total Households25,671 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gaithersburg

Out of a total of 25,671 households in Gaithersburg, 16,975 (66.1%) are family households, while 8,696 (33.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,481, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,858.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gaithersburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,858 (26.7%)
2-Person Households6,481 (25.3%)1,383 (5.4%)
3-Person Households4,146 (16.2%)289 (1.1%)
4-Person Households3,508 (13.7%)148 (0.6%)
5-Person Households1,583 (6.2%)18 (0.1%)
6-Person Households789 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households468 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,975 (66.1%)8,696 (33.9%)

Female Fertility in Gaithersburg

Fertility by Age in Gaithersburg

Average fertility rate in Gaithersburg is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 53.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years12 (1.1%)6.0
20 to 34 years580 (53.5%)81.0
35 to 50 years493 (45.4%)55.0
Total1,085 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gaithersburg

88.1% of women with births (1,085) in Gaithersburg are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 2.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gaithersburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years477 (82.2%)103 (17.8%)
35 to 50 years479 (97.2%)14 (2.8%)
Total956 (88.1%)129 (11.9%)

Fertility by Education in Gaithersburg

Average fertility rate in Gaithersburg is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 111.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 38.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gaithersburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School99 (9.1%)35.0
High School Diploma240 (22.1%)77.0
College or Associate's Degree184 (17.0%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree140 (12.9%)31.0
Graduate Degree422 (38.9%)111.0
Total1,085 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gaithersburg

11.9% of women with births in Gaithersburg are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gaithersburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma118 (49.2%)122 (50.8%)
College or Associate's Degree177 (96.2%)7 (3.8%)
Bachelor's Degree140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree422 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total956 (88.1%)129 (11.9%)

Income in Gaithersburg

Income Overview in Gaithersburg

Per Capita Income in Gaithersburg is $52,624, while median incomes of families and households are $118,020 and $104,544 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income69,016$52,624
Median Family Income16,975$118,020
Mean Family Income16,975$156,986
Median Household Income25,671$104,544
Mean Household Income25,671$138,702
Income Deficit16,975$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)69,01623.79%
Wage / Income Gap ($)69,01676.21¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index69,0160.46

Earnings by Sex in Gaithersburg

Average Earnings in Gaithersburg are $50,714, $57,196 for men and $43,589 for women, a difference of 23.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Gaithersburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male20,795 (50.6%)$57,196
Female20,334 (49.4%)$43,589
Total41,129 (100.0%)$50,714

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gaithersburg

The most common earnings brackets in Gaithersburg are $100,000+ for men (6,009 | 28.9%) and $100,000+ for women (3,959 | 19.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gaithersburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less687 (3.3%)1,053 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999406 (1.9%)785 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499595 (2.9%)558 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999348 (1.7%)539 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499557 (2.7%)773 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999379 (1.8%)392 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499332 (1.6%)405 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999331 (1.6%)459 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499503 (2.4%)481 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999458 (2.2%)504 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,102 (5.3%)1,338 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,116 (5.4%)728 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999638 (3.1%)1,054 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999871 (4.2%)1,221 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,015 (4.9%)671 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999854 (4.1%)662 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,200 (5.8%)1,356 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,188 (5.7%)1,137 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,206 (10.6%)2,259 (11.1%)
$100,000+6,009 (28.9%)3,959 (19.5%)
Total20,795 (100.0%)20,334 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gaithersburg

Average earnings in Gaithersburg are $63,948 for men and $52,158 for women, a difference of 18.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,269, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,710. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $97,681, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,693.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gaithersburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,710$18,693
High School Diploma$40,322$29,819
College or Associate's Degree$46,880$39,544
Bachelor's Degree$97,311$63,154
Graduate Degree$115,269$97,681
Total$63,948$52,158

Family Income in Gaithersburg

Family Income Brackets in Gaithersburg

According to the Gaithersburg family income data, there are 4,176 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 153 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gaithersburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003231.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991530.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994412.6%
$25,000 to $34,9999515.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2737.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,00311.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,13912.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993,32719.6%
$150,000 to $199,9992,19012.9%
$200,000+4,17624.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gaithersburg

5-person families (1,295 | 7.6%) account for the highest median family income in Gaithersburg with $125,635 per family, while 2-person families (6,916 | 40.7%) have the highest median income of $60,737 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gaithersburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,916 (40.7%)$121,474
3-Person Families4,213 (24.8%)$114,549
4-Person Families3,407 (20.1%)$119,673
5-Person Families1,295 (7.6%)$125,635
6-Person Families690 (4.1%)$81,406
7+ Person Families454 (2.7%)$108,846
Total16,975 (100.0%)$118,020

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gaithersburg

The median family income in Gaithersburg is $118,020, with families comprising 2 earners (8,029) having the highest median family income of $137,472, while families with no earners (1,333) have the lowest median family income of $72,596, accounting for 47.3% and 7.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gaithersburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,333 (7.9%)$72,596
1 Earner4,692 (27.6%)$87,582
2 Earners8,029 (47.3%)$137,472
3+ Earners2,921 (17.2%)$129,794
Total16,975 (100.0%)$118,020

Household Income in Gaithersburg

Household Income Brackets in Gaithersburg

With 5,263 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Gaithersburg, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 488 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gaithersburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009503.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994881.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0784.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5155.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,9007.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992,95211.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993,41413.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995,26320.5%
$150,000 to $199,9993,05511.9%
$200,000+5,05719.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gaithersburg

The median household income in Gaithersburg is $104,544, with the highest median household income of $122,377 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,353 households (40.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $67,188, with 663 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gaithersburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years663 (2.6%)$67,188
25 to 44 Years9,870 (38.5%)$99,770
45 to 64 Years10,353 (40.3%)$122,377
65+ Years4,785 (18.6%)$96,250
Total25,671 (100.0%)$104,544

Poverty in Gaithersburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gaithersburg

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 10.4% for females among the residents of Gaithersburg, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 460 males (15.1%) and 74 females (23.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years320 (14.0%)377 (15.3%)
5 Years23 (5.7%)54 (14.7%)
6 to 11 Years460 (15.1%)194 (10.4%)
12 to 14 Years135 (13.0%)173 (12.4%)
15 Years48 (8.4%)74 (23.1%)
16 and 17 Years48 (7.1%)23 (3.1%)
18 to 24 Years188 (6.5%)423 (13.1%)
25 to 34 Years451 (9.6%)481 (10.2%)
35 to 44 Years472 (8.2%)532 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years289 (7.0%)516 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years140 (3.7%)222 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years144 (6.6%)312 (10.9%)
75 Years and over195 (12.2%)321 (13.8%)
Total2,913 (8.8%)3,702 (10.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gaithersburg

According to the poverty statistics in Gaithersburg, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.3% of males and 96.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,964 (86.0%)2,089 (84.7%)
5 Years384 (94.4%)312 (85.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,587 (84.9%)1,672 (89.6%)
12 to 14 Years906 (87.0%)1,222 (87.6%)
15 Years526 (91.6%)247 (76.9%)
16 and 17 Years627 (92.9%)721 (96.9%)
18 to 24 Years2,718 (93.5%)2,818 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years4,272 (90.4%)4,252 (89.8%)
35 to 44 Years5,258 (91.8%)5,143 (90.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,812 (92.9%)4,624 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,629 (96.3%)4,058 (94.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,045 (93.4%)2,557 (89.1%)
75 Years and over1,404 (87.8%)2,008 (86.2%)
Total30,132 (91.2%)31,723 (89.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gaithersburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gaithersburg show that 5.9% or 773 of the total 13,006 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.0%, comprising of 143 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.1%, which includes 329 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gaithersburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,123 (94.9%)329 (5.1%)
1 or 2 Children5,284 (94.8%)293 (5.2%)
3 or 4 Children751 (84.0%)143 (16.0%)
5 or more Children75 (90.4%)8 (9.6%)
Total12,233 (94.1%)773 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gaithersburg

According to the poverty data in Gaithersburg, 4.5% or 43 single-father households and 9.7% or 291 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (7.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 households (60.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gaithersburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children38 (7.2%)58 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (1.2%)121 (8.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)112 (60.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (4.5%)291 (9.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gaithersburg

The poverty data for Gaithersburg shows that 773 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 334 of the single-parent households (8.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 143 households (16.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 household (59.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gaithersburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children329 (5.1%)96 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children293 (5.2%)126 (7.0%)
3 or 4 Children143 (16.0%)112 (59.9%)
5 or more Children8 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total773 (5.9%)334 (8.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Gaithersburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Gaithersburg

Among the 37,018 employed individuals in Gaithersburg, private company employees (22,712 | 61.4%), federal government employees (4,470 | 12.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (3,314 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gaithersburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees22,71261.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,5934.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,9385.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,3148.9%
Local Government Employees2,1135.7%
State Government Employees8042.2%
Federal Government Employees4,47012.1%
Unpaid Family Workers740.2%
Total37,018100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gaithersburg

According to the labor force statistics for Gaithersburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (54,927), 73.2% or 40,207 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 2,211 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.7% or 10,230 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.7% or 195 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,245 (41.1%)195 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Years3,445 (75.7%)389 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Years3,949 (88.0%)99 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years4,149 (83.5%)544 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,230 (89.7%)358 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years8,123 (87.9%)349 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years3,750 (86.1%)22 (0.6%)
60 to 64 Years2,765 (74.1%)149 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,150 (41.8%)118 (5.5%)
75 Years and over382 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total40,207 (73.2%)2,211 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gaithersburg

According to labor force statistics for Gaithersburg, 86.3% of individuals (32,956) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (38,188) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 1,516 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.4% or 18,585 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.3% or 512 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gaithersburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,374 (80.5%)302 (7.2%)
High School Diploma4,840 (81.1%)322 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree6,170 (82.6%)620 (8.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,585 (90.4%)576 (2.8%)
Total32,956 (86.3%)1,757 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gaithersburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gaithersburg are Computers, Engineering & Science (5,961 | 15.8%), Management (4,624 | 12.2%), Community & Social Service (4,133 | 10.9%), Computers & Mathematics (3,245 | 8.6%), and Business & Financial (3,124 | 8.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gaithersburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gaithersburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (74.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68.4%), and Architecture & Engineering (67.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.8%), and Legal Services & Support (71.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gaithersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,560 (55.4%)2,064 (44.6%)
Business & Financial1,388 (44.4%)1,736 (55.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,076 (68.4%)1,885 (31.6%)
Computers & Mathematics2,402 (74.0%)843 (26.0%)
Architecture & Engineering613 (67.6%)294 (32.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,061 (58.7%)748 (41.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,335 (32.3%)2,798 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media216 (33.3%)433 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support155 (28.3%)392 (71.7%)
Education Instruction & Library423 (23.4%)1,388 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment541 (48.0%)585 (51.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating551 (28.2%)1,401 (71.8%)
Health Technologists367 (28.7%)913 (71.3%)
Total (Category)9,910 (50.1%)9,884 (49.9%)
Total (Overall)19,177 (50.8%)18,605 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gaithersburg are Food Preparation & Serving (1,965 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,868 | 4.9%), Personal Care & Service (1,222 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (791 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (626 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Gaithersburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gaithersburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.1%), Security & Protection (74.3%), and Law Enforcement (67.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (84.2%), Healthcare Support (71.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gaithersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support226 (28.6%)565 (71.4%)
Security & Protection465 (74.3%)161 (25.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention278 (80.1%)69 (19.9%)
Law Enforcement187 (67.0%)92 (33.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving939 (47.8%)1,026 (52.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance882 (47.2%)986 (52.8%)
Personal Care & Service193 (15.8%)1,029 (84.2%)
Total (Category)2,705 (41.8%)3,767 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)19,177 (50.8%)18,605 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gaithersburg are Office & Administration (3,403 | 9.0%), and Sales & Related (2,928 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gaithersburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gaithersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,337 (45.7%)1,591 (54.3%)
Office & Administration887 (26.1%)2,516 (73.9%)
Total (Category)2,224 (35.1%)4,107 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)19,177 (50.8%)18,605 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gaithersburg are Construction & Extraction (2,005 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (782 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gaithersburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gaithersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,966 (98.1%)39 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair782 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2,757 (98.6%)39 (1.4%)
Total (Overall)19,177 (50.8%)18,605 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gaithersburg are Production (1,021 | 2.7%), Transportation (971 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (397 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gaithersburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gaithersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production570 (55.8%)451 (44.2%)
Transportation822 (84.7%)149 (15.3%)
Material Moving189 (47.6%)208 (52.4%)
Total (Category)1,581 (66.2%)808 (33.8%)
Total (Overall)19,177 (50.8%)18,605 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gaithersburg

Employment Industries in Gaithersburg

The major employment industries in Gaithersburg include Professional & Scientific (6,695 | 17.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,082 | 10.8%), Public Administration (3,909 | 10.3%), Construction (3,098 | 8.2%), and Retail Trade (3,016 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Gaithersburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Gaithersburg

The Gaithersburg industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (88.2%), and Wholesale Trade (71.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gaithersburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (19.6%)37 (80.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Construction2,733 (88.2%)365 (11.8%)
Manufacturing1,073 (51.6%)1,005 (48.4%)
Wholesale Trade492 (71.8%)193 (28.2%)
Retail Trade1,260 (41.8%)1,756 (58.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing748 (67.0%)368 (33.0%)
Utilities70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information410 (71.3%)165 (28.7%)
Finance & Insurance682 (55.4%)550 (44.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing388 (65.1%)208 (34.9%)
Professional & Scientific3,727 (55.7%)2,968 (44.3%)
Enterprise Management13 (38.2%)21 (61.8%)
Administrative & Support1,071 (54.5%)895 (45.5%)
Educational Services956 (32.5%)1,990 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance958 (23.5%)3,124 (76.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation413 (67.8%)196 (32.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,237 (50.5%)1,214 (49.5%)
Public Administration2,109 (53.9%)1,800 (46.1%)
Total19,177 (50.8%)18,605 (49.2%)

Education in Gaithersburg

School Enrollment in Gaithersburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 16,275 students in Gaithersburg are college / undergraduate (3,731 | 22.9%), elementary school (3,478 | 21.4%), and high school (3,362 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Gaithersburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0386.4%
Kindergarten6393.9%
Elementary School3,47821.4%
Middle School3,17519.5%
High School3,36220.7%
College / Undergraduate3,73122.9%
Graduate / Professional8525.2%
Total16,275100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gaithersburg

Out of a total of 16,275 students who are enrolled in schools in Gaithersburg, 2,360 (14.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,915 (85.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 462 (69.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,019 (95.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gaithersburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds200 (30.2%)462 (69.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,453 (89.0%)425 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,019 (95.4%)196 (4.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,051 (91.1%)200 (8.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,047 (92.6%)83 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,420 (76.2%)444 (23.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds874 (88.3%)116 (11.7%)
35 Years and over847 (65.9%)438 (34.1%)
Total13,915 (85.5%)2,360 (14.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gaithersburg

Business (4,212 | 15.2%), engineering (2,900 | 10.4%), computers & mathematics (2,850 | 10.3%), science & technology (2,541 | 9.1%), and social sciences (2,362 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 27,761 individuals in Gaithersburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gaithersburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,85010.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,2468.1%
Physical & Health Sciences1,8506.7%
Psychology1,0153.7%
Social Sciences2,3628.5%
Engineering2,90010.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies3441.2%
Science & Technology2,5419.1%
Business4,21215.2%
Education1,5755.7%
Literature & Languages1,2544.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,3865.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2094.4%
Communications8223.0%
Arts & Humanities1,1954.3%
Total27,761100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gaithersburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gaithersburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gaithersburg are males with 2 vehicles (8,198, accounting for 43.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,706, making up 45.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gaithersburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle907 (4.8%)1,099 (6.0%)
1 Vehicle4,569 (24.3%)5,645 (31.0%)
2 Vehicles8,198 (43.7%)7,706 (42.3%)
3 Vehicles3,607 (19.2%)2,579 (14.1%)
4 Vehicles1,219 (6.5%)989 (5.4%)
5 or more Vehicles277 (1.5%)204 (1.1%)
Total18,777 (100.0%)18,222 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gaithersburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gaithersburg are 15 to 19 minutes (4,062 commuters, 13.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (4,016 commuters, 13.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (3,906 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Gaithersburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4621.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1,9306.5%
10 to 14 Minutes3,90613.2%
15 to 19 Minutes4,06213.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3,07810.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2,2807.7%
30 to 34 Minutes4,01613.5%
35 to 39 Minutes9973.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,3914.7%
45 to 59 Minutes3,29611.1%
60 to 89 Minutes3,31911.2%
90 or more Minutes9173.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Gaithersburg

The most common commute times in Gaithersburg are 30 to 34 minutes (2,016 commuters, 13.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,302 commuters, 15.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gaithersburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes270 (1.8%)192 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,068 (7.0%)862 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,604 (10.6%)2,302 (15.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,983 (13.1%)2,079 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,590 (10.5%)1,488 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,056 (7.0%)1,224 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,016 (13.3%)2,000 (13.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes628 (4.1%)369 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes787 (5.2%)604 (4.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,891 (12.5%)1,405 (9.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,739 (11.5%)1,580 (10.9%)
90 or more Minutes542 (3.6%)375 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gaithersburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gaithersburg are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,188, 14.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,267, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gaithersburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM739 (4.9%)245 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,121 (7.4%)276 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM553 (3.6%)239 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,237 (8.2%)914 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM882 (5.8%)902 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,188 (14.4%)2,267 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,288 (8.5%)1,717 (11.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,059 (13.6%)1,768 (12.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,369 (9.0%)1,653 (11.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,381 (9.1%)1,916 (13.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM777 (5.1%)755 (5.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM162 (1.1%)239 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM915 (6.0%)695 (4.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM503 (3.3%)894 (6.2%)
Total15,174 (100.0%)14,480 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gaithersburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Gaithersburg

Of the total 25,671 dwellings in Gaithersburg, owner-occupied units account for 13,105 (51.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,566 (48.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gaithersburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13,10551.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,56648.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units25,671100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gaithersburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Gaithersburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,85826.7%
2-Person Household7,86430.6%
3-Person Household4,43517.3%
4+ Person Household6,51425.4%
Total Housing Units25,671100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gaithersburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gaithersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,711 (39.5%)4,147 (60.5%)
2-Person Household4,182 (53.2%)3,682 (46.8%)
3-Person Household2,398 (54.1%)2,037 (45.9%)
4+ Person Household3,814 (58.6%)2,700 (41.4%)
Total Housing Units13,105 (51.0%)12,566 (48.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gaithersburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gaithersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School660 (29.6%)1,567 (70.4%)
High School Diploma1,218 (38.3%)1,961 (61.7%)
College/Associate Degree2,453 (46.7%)2,799 (53.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,774 (58.4%)6,239 (41.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gaithersburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gaithersburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,75318.5%
35 to 44 Years5,78022.5%
45 to 54 Years5,46321.3%
55 to 64 Years4,89019.1%
65 to 74 Years2,73110.6%
75 to 84 Years1,1404.4%
85 Years and Over9143.6%
Total25,671100.0%

Housing Finances in Gaithersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Gaithersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Gaithersburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied13,105 (51.0%)$146,261
Renter-Occupied12,566 (48.9%)$75,548
Average25,671 (100.0%)$104,544

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gaithersburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gaithersburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000166 (1.3%)376 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99945 (0.3%)356 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999104 (0.8%)386 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999301 (2.3%)396 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99982 (0.6%)302 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999349 (2.7%)1,177 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999579 (4.4%)1,326 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,023 (7.8%)1,918 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,286 (9.8%)2,125 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,873 (21.9%)2,381 (19.0%)
$150,000 or more6,297 (48.0%)1,823 (14.5%)
Total13,105 (100.0%)12,566 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gaithersburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gaithersburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300116 (0.9%)253 (2.0%)
$300 to $499196 (1.5%)98 (0.8%)
$500 to $7991,325 (10.1%)133 (1.1%)
$800 to $999955 (7.3%)176 (1.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,356 (10.3%)1,446 (11.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,903 (14.5%)4,733 (37.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,717 (13.1%)3,410 (27.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,795 (13.7%)854 (6.8%)
$3,000 or more3,742 (28.5%)1,154 (9.2%)
Total13,105 (100.0%)12,566 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gaithersburg

Housing Structures in Gaithersburg

Housing Structures in Gaithersburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,30320.7%
Single Unit, Attached7,46729.1%
2 Unit Apartments2060.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5702.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,3779.3%
10 or more Apartments9,71537.8%
Mobile Home / Other330.1%
Total25,671100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gaithersburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gaithersburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,896 (92.3%)407 (7.7%)
Single Unit, Attached5,973 (80.0%)1,494 (20.0%)
2 Unit Apartments28 (13.6%)178 (86.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments128 (22.5%)442 (77.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments429 (18.0%)1,948 (82.0%)
10 or more Apartments1,618 (16.7%)8,097 (83.4%)
Mobile Home / Other33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,105 (51.0%)12,566 (48.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gaithersburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gaithersburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room35 (0.3%)991 (7.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms502 (3.8%)3,982 (31.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,149 (24.0%)5,169 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,202 (32.1%)2,080 (16.6%)
8 or more Rooms5,217 (39.8%)344 (2.7%)
Total13,105 (100.0%)12,566 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gaithersburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gaithersburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,822 (59.7%)5,278 (42.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas154 (1.2%)152 (1.2%)
Electricity4,729 (36.1%)6,841 (54.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene306 (2.3%)62 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels51 (0.4%)81 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used43 (0.3%)152 (1.2%)
Total13,105 (100.0%)12,566 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gaithersburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Gaithersburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle353 (2.7%)1,908 (15.2%)
1 Vehicle4,182 (31.9%)6,345 (50.5%)
2 Vehicles5,434 (41.5%)3,606 (28.7%)
3 or more Vehicles3,136 (23.9%)707 (5.6%)
Total13,105 (100.0%)12,566 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gaithersburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gaithersburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,4109,695
Median Property Value$450,000$480,700
Median Household Income$113,676$5,000
Monthly Housing Costs$823$3,713
Real Estate Taxes$4,475$80

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gaithersburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gaithersburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00089 (2.6%)77 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99991 (2.7%)11 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999671 (19.7%)1,127 (11.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,247 (36.6%)4,071 (42.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999781 (22.9%)2,574 (26.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999388 (11.4%)1,117 (11.5%)
$1,000,000 or more143 (4.2%)718 (7.4%)
Total3,410 (100.0%)9,695 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gaithersburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gaithersburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000132 (3.9%)84 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999347 (10.2%)79 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999160 (4.7%)140 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999176 (5.2%)189 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999268 (7.9%)403 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999357 (10.5%)755 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999673 (19.7%)929 (9.6%)
$150,000 or more1,297 (38.0%)2,200 (22.7%)
Total3,410 (100.0%)9,695 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gaithersburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gaithersburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x778 (22.8%)158,360 (1,633.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x621 (18.2%)2,016 (20.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x454 (13.3%)2,455 (25.3%)
4.0x or more1,517 (44.5%)1,861 (19.2%)
Total3,410 (100.0%)9,695 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gaithersburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gaithersburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800147 (4.3%)27 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499211 (6.2%)318 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,872 (84.2%)485 (5.0%)
Total3,410 (100.0%)9,695 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gaithersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gaithersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,261 (93.9%)344 (6.1%)
6 to 18 Years10,064 (95.6%)466 (4.4%)
19 to 25 Years5,269 (84.1%)997 (15.9%)
26 to 34 Years7,157 (83.5%)1,419 (16.6%)
35 to 44 Years9,365 (82.3%)2,010 (17.7%)
45 to 54 Years8,146 (88.4%)1,072 (11.6%)
55 to 64 Years7,312 (90.8%)737 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,903 (96.9%)155 (3.1%)
75 Years and older3,787 (96.4%)141 (3.6%)
Total61,264 (89.3%)7,341 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gaithersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gaithersburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,261 (93.9%)344 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10,064 (95.6%)466 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,269 (84.1%)997 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gaithersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gaithersburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,954 (85.9%)650 (14.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,479 (87.3%)1,086 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,150 (74.5%)2,104 (25.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,076 (84.0%)1,344 (16.0%)
$100,000 and over36,457 (94.4%)2,156 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gaithersburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,486 (44.4%)3,152 (56.2%)
6 to 18 Years4,153 (39.4%)6,737 (64.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,007 (16.1%)4,480 (71.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,283 (15.0%)6,158 (71.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,375 (12.1%)8,324 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,124 (12.2%)7,371 (80.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,151 (14.3%)6,454 (80.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,204 (83.1%)3,074 (60.8%)
75 Years and over3,595 (91.5%)2,397 (61.0%)
Total20,378 (29.7%)48,147 (70.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gaithersburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gaithersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years339 (5.8%)199 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years600 (7.9%)442 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,154 (8.5%)1,294 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years409 (18.7%)480 (16.7%)
75 Years and over626 (39.2%)1,195 (51.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gaithersburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gaithersburg: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years62 (0.8%)106 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years274 (2.0%)354 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years159 (7.3%)108 (3.8%)
75 Years and over352 (22.0%)342 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gaithersburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years37 (0.5%)85 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years189 (1.4%)352 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years84 (3.8%)54 (1.9%)
75 Years and over64 (4.0%)189 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gaithersburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years339 (5.8%)171 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years466 (6.1%)219 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years626 (4.6%)422 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years61 (2.8%)47 (1.6%)
75 Years and over181 (11.3%)402 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gaithersburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)50 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years61 (0.8%)64 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years469 (3.5%)585 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years247 (11.3%)325 (11.3%)
75 Years and over277 (17.3%)990 (42.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gaithersburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years97 (1.7%)72 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years51 (0.7%)28 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years169 (1.3%)139 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years61 (2.8%)61 (2.1%)
75 Years and over83 (5.2%)360 (15.5%)

Technology Access in Gaithersburg

Computing Device Access in Gaithersburg

Computing Device Access in Gaithersburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22,31986.9%
Smartphone23,80892.7%
Tablet18,79073.2%
No Computing Device5182.0%
Total25,671100.0%

Internet Access in Gaithersburg

Internet Access in Gaithersburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet110.0%
Broadband Home22,03585.8%
Cellular Data Only1,6646.5%
Satellite Internet1,6386.4%
No Internet1,3745.3%
Total25,671100.0%

Gaithersburg Summary

Gaithersburg, MD is a city located in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and is part of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Gaithersburg had a population of 59,933, making it the fourth largest incorporated city in the state, behind Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville.

History

Gaithersburg was founded in 1765 as a small agricultural settlement known as Log Town. It was named after its founder, Benjamin Gaither, who was a blacksmith and farmer. The town was incorporated in 1878 and was officially named Gaithersburg in 1894.
Gaithersburg experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to its proximity to Washington, D.C. and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The city was home to a number of prominent businesses, including the National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Standards and Technology), the National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Geography

Gaithersburg is located at 39°08′N 77°13′W (39.13, -77.21). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.2 square miles (44.6 km2), of which 17.1 square miles (44.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.58%) is water.
The city is located in the Piedmont region of Maryland, and is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is bordered by the cities of Rockville to the north, Germantown to the northwest, and North Potomac to the southwest.

Economy

Gaithersburg is home to a number of major employers, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The city is also home to a number of technology companies, including IBM, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.
Gaithersburg is also home to a number of shopping centers, including the Rio Washingtonian Center, the Montgomery Mall, and the Lakeforest Mall. The city is also home to a number of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 59,933 people, 22,717 households, and 14,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,521.3 people per square mile (1,362.3/km2). There were 24,068 housing units at an average density of 1,406.3 per square mile (542.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 16.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 16.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.
There were 22,717 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $63,945, and the median income for a family was $76,817. Males had a median income of $50,945 versus $41,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gaithersburg?
Total Population of Gaithersburg is 69,016.
What is the Total Male Population of Gaithersburg?
Total Male Population of Gaithersburg is 33,258.
What is the Total Female Population of Gaithersburg?
Total Female Population of Gaithersburg is 35,758.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gaithersburg?
There are 93.01 Males per 100 Females in Gaithersburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gaithersburg?
There are 107.52 Females per 100 Males in Gaithersburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Gaithersburg?
Median Population Age in Gaithersburg is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gaithersburg
Average Family Size in Gaithersburg is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gaithersburg
Average Household Size in Gaithersburg is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gaithersburg?
Per Capita income in Gaithersburg is $52,624.
What is the Median Family Income in Gaithersburg?
Median Family Income in Gaithersburg is $118,020.
What is the Median Household income in Gaithersburg?
Median Household Income in Gaithersburg is $104,544.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gaithersburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Gaithersburg is 23.8%.
Women in Gaithersburg earn 76.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gaithersburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gaithersburg is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gaithersburg?
There are 40,207 People in the Labor Forcein in Gaithersburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gaithersburg?
73.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Gaithersburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gaithersburg?
Unemployment Rate in Gaithersburg is 5.5%.