Germantown, MD

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Germantown Overview

90,210
TOTAL POPULATION
44,325
MALE POPULATION
45,885
FEMALE POPULATION
96.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,975
PER CAPITA INCOME
$119,433
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$109,268
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,590
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
53,015
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Germantown Zip Codes

Germantown Area Codes

Race in Germantown

The most populous races in Germantown are White / Caucasian (30,437 | 33.7%), Black / African American (22,730 | 25.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (21,765 | 24.1%).
Race in Germantown
Race# Population% Population
Asian18,38820.4%
Black / African American22,73025.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino21,76524.1%
Native / Alaskan1640.2%
White / Caucasian30,43733.7%
Two or more Races10,93512.1%
Some other Race7,5568.4%
Total90,210100.0%

Ancestry in Germantown

The most populous ancestries reported in Germantown are Central American (9,198 | 10.2%), Subsaharan African (6,662 | 7.4%), South American (6,238 | 6.9%), Salvadoran (6,078 | 6.7%), and Thai (5,942 | 6.6%), together accounting for 37.8% of all Germantown residents.
Ancestry in Germantown
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan60.0%
African2,7573.1%
Albanian4240.5%
American1,8622.1%
Arab8911.0%
Argentinean1880.2%
Armenian640.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac190.0%
Australian120.0%
Austrian1300.1%
Bangladeshi710.1%
Barbadian480.1%
Belgian180.0%
Bhutanese2640.3%
Bolivian1,4011.5%
Brazilian3910.4%
British5590.6%
British West Indian640.1%
Bulgarian220.0%
Burmese1,6131.8%
Cajun1120.1%
Cambodian650.1%
Canadian30.0%
Central American9,19810.2%
Central American Indian4070.4%
Cherokee670.1%
Chilean6820.8%
Colombian5640.6%
Costa Rican130.0%
Croatian100.0%
Cuban3320.4%
Czech1980.2%
Czechoslovakian820.1%
Danish1400.2%
Delaware240.0%
Dominican5450.6%
Dutch3620.4%
Eastern European2670.3%
Ecuadorian4560.5%
Egyptian940.1%
English4,1004.5%
Ethiopian5200.6%
European1,1281.3%
Filipino730.1%
Finnish150.0%
French1,0441.2%
French Canadian1740.2%
German5,0355.6%
Ghanaian7800.9%
Greek2040.2%
Guatemalan1,2631.4%
Guyanese2470.3%
Haitian1700.2%
Honduran1,1871.3%
Hungarian2920.3%
Indian (Asian)5,8926.5%
Indonesian2460.3%
Iranian6820.8%
Iraqi2420.3%
Irish4,5485.0%
Iroquois310.0%
Israeli270.0%
Italian2,4742.7%
Jamaican1,7391.9%
Japanese370.0%
Jordanian290.0%
Kenyan850.1%
Korean1,9142.1%
Laotian860.1%
Lebanese1480.2%
Lithuanian560.1%
Lumbee150.0%
Malaysian170.0%
Mexican1,4871.7%
Mongolian650.1%
Nicaraguan4460.5%
Nigerian9181.0%
Northern European1480.2%
Norwegian2380.3%
Pakistani1310.2%
Palestinian1310.2%
Panamanian2110.2%
Paraguayan320.0%
Pennsylvania German360.0%
Peruvian2,7733.1%
Polish1,1871.3%
Portuguese700.1%
Puerto Rican2,5162.8%
Romanian270.0%
Russian9131.0%
Salvadoran6,0786.7%
Scandinavian1960.2%
Scotch-Irish2820.3%
Scottish7260.8%
Senegalese220.0%
Serbian830.1%
Sierra Leonean1730.2%
Sioux160.0%
Slovak1290.1%
Slovene90.0%
South American6,2386.9%
South American Indian260.0%
Spaniard1490.2%
Spanish170.0%
Sri Lankan1,2791.4%
Subsaharan African6,6627.4%
Swedish3150.4%
Swiss650.1%
Syrian680.1%
Thai5,9426.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2250.3%
Turkish1520.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander40.0%
Ugandan170.0%
Ukrainian1440.2%
Uruguayan140.0%
Venezuelan1280.1%
Vietnamese400.0%
Welsh1520.2%
West Indian6010.7%
Yugoslavian660.1%
Zimbabwean120.0%
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Immigrants in Germantown

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Germantown came from Asia (14,931 | 16.6%), Latin America (11,647 | 12.9%), South Central Asia (6,357 | 7.0%), Africa (5,427 | 6.0%), and Central America (5,359 | 5.9%), together accounting for 48.5% of all Germantown residents.
Immigrants in Germantown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan60.0%
Africa5,4276.0%
Albania650.1%
Argentina1810.2%
Asia14,93116.6%
Australia810.1%
Austria110.0%
Bangladesh3680.4%
Barbados240.0%
Belarus200.0%
Bolivia8811.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina470.1%
Brazil4360.5%
Bulgaria220.0%
Cambodia320.0%
Cameroon5430.6%
Canada990.1%
Caribbean1,7581.9%
Central America5,3595.9%
Chile2330.3%
China4,2364.7%
Colombia3970.4%
Congo340.0%
Cuba880.1%
Czechoslovakia710.1%
Dominican Republic1510.2%
Eastern Africa7930.9%
Eastern Asia5,2595.8%
Eastern Europe7770.9%
Ecuador3180.4%
Egypt260.0%
El Salvador2,9633.3%
England450.1%
Eritrea1710.2%
Ethiopia2330.3%
Europe1,5171.7%
France220.0%
Germany1700.2%
Ghana1,0301.1%
Guatemala6720.7%
Guyana2800.3%
Haiti2020.2%
Honduras6910.8%
Hong Kong5980.7%
India3,4943.9%
Indonesia820.1%
Iran5470.6%
Iraq2780.3%
Israel250.0%
Italy250.0%
Jamaica9641.1%
Japan1730.2%
Jordan390.0%
Kazakhstan560.1%
Kenya2090.2%
Korea8500.9%
Kuwait130.0%
Laos1280.1%
Latin America11,64712.9%
Lebanon1020.1%
Liberia2890.3%
Malaysia640.1%
Mexico5940.7%
Middle Africa6470.7%
Nepal5510.6%
Netherlands440.1%
Nicaragua3270.4%
Nigeria5250.6%
Northern Africa1230.1%
Northern Europe1730.2%
Oceania1140.1%
Pakistan1,1691.3%
Panama1120.1%
Peru1,6621.8%
Philippines1,0831.2%
Portugal210.0%
Romania70.0%
Russia2020.2%
Saudi Arabia80.0%
Senegal3620.4%
Sierra Leone1360.2%
Singapore90.0%
South America4,5305.0%
South Central Asia6,3577.0%
South Eastern Asia2,5392.8%
Southern Europe3030.3%
Spain2570.3%
Sri Lanka1190.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines590.1%
Sudan590.1%
Syria180.0%
Taiwan3350.4%
Thailand1190.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2120.2%
Turkey100.0%
Uganda810.1%
Ukraine1010.1%
Uruguay140.0%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela470.1%
Vietnam7510.8%
West Indies470.1%
Western Africa3,7954.2%
Western Asia7250.8%
Western Europe2470.3%
Zaire700.1%
Zimbabwe120.0%
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Sex and Age in Germantown

Sex and Age in Germantown

The most populous age groups in Germantown are 25 to 29 Years (3,456 | 7.8%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (3,815 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Germantown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,784 (6.3%)2,923 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years3,174 (7.2%)2,567 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years3,125 (7.0%)3,292 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years3,194 (7.2%)3,227 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,311 (7.5%)2,379 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years3,456 (7.8%)3,124 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years2,808 (6.3%)3,293 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years3,376 (7.6%)3,600 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years2,703 (6.1%)3,271 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years2,978 (6.7%)3,513 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years3,193 (7.2%)3,815 (8.3%)
55 to 59 Years3,180 (7.2%)3,054 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,484 (5.6%)2,769 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,007 (4.5%)2,325 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years926 (2.1%)1,277 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years785 (1.8%)742 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years578 (1.3%)428 (0.9%)
85 Years and over263 (0.6%)286 (0.6%)
Total44,325 (100.0%)45,885 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Germantown

Median Family Size in Germantown

The median family size in Germantown is 3.38 persons per family, with married-couple families (16,269 | 71.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,463 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Germantown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple16,269 (71.3%)3.44
Single Male/Father1,463 (6.4%)2.77
Single Female/Mother5,100 (22.3%)3.35
Total Families22,832 (100.0%)3.38

Median Household Size in Germantown

The median household size in Germantown is 2.85 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,100 | 16.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (8,796 | 27.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Germantown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple16,269 (51.4%)3.48
Single Male/Father1,463 (4.6%)3.17
Single Female/Mother5,100 (16.1%)3.59
Non-family8,796 (27.8%)1.21
Total Households31,628 (100.0%)2.85

Household Size by Marriage Status in Germantown

Out of a total of 31,628 households in Germantown, 22,832 (72.2%) are family households, while 8,796 (27.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,670, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,501.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Germantown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-7,501 (23.7%)
2-Person Households7,670 (24.2%)1,102 (3.5%)
3-Person Households5,694 (18.0%)129 (0.4%)
4-Person Households5,300 (16.8%)22 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,692 (8.5%)21 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,001 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households475 (1.5%)21 (0.1%)
Total22,832 (72.2%)8,796 (27.8%)

Female Fertility in Germantown

Fertility by Age in Germantown

Average fertility rate in Germantown is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Germantown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years644 (61.5%)73.0
35 to 50 years403 (38.5%)36.0
Total1,047 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Germantown

73.8% of women with births (1,047) in Germantown are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.7% 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 25.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Germantown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years472 (73.3%)172 (26.7%)
35 to 50 years301 (74.7%)102 (25.3%)
Total773 (73.8%)274 (26.2%)

Fertility by Education in Germantown

Average fertility rate in Germantown is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 54.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 28.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Germantown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School153 (14.6%)36.0
High School Diploma192 (18.3%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree200 (19.1%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree300 (28.6%)54.0
Graduate Degree202 (19.3%)49.0
Total1,047 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Germantown

26.2% of women with births in Germantown are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 59.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Germantown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School115 (75.2%)38 (24.8%)
High School Diploma96 (50.0%)96 (50.0%)
College or Associate's Degree82 (41.0%)118 (59.0%)
Bachelor's Degree278 (92.7%)22 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total773 (73.8%)274 (26.2%)

Income in Germantown

Income Overview in Germantown

Per Capita Income in Germantown is $47,975, while median incomes of families and households are $119,433 and $109,268 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income90,210$47,975
Median Family Income22,832$119,433
Mean Family Income22,832$142,103
Median Household Income31,628$109,268
Mean Household Income31,628$134,281
Income Deficit22,832$12,590
Wage / Income Gap (%)90,21026.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)90,21073.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index90,2100.40

Earnings by Sex in Germantown

Average Earnings in Germantown are $54,828, $63,691 for men and $46,882 for women, a difference of 26.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Germantown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male27,490 (50.9%)$63,691
Female26,480 (49.1%)$46,882
Total53,970 (100.0%)$54,828

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Germantown

The most common earnings brackets in Germantown are $100,000+ for men (8,491 | 30.9%) and $100,000+ for women (4,749 | 17.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Germantown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,005 (3.7%)1,423 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999553 (2.0%)853 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499754 (2.7%)831 (3.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999361 (1.3%)690 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499531 (1.9%)573 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999480 (1.8%)738 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499600 (2.2%)995 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999480 (1.8%)429 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499648 (2.4%)663 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999629 (2.3%)717 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999855 (3.1%)1,089 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999795 (2.9%)1,279 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999980 (3.6%)1,215 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,225 (4.5%)1,127 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,249 (4.5%)1,258 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999810 (2.9%)1,227 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,090 (7.6%)1,761 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,550 (5.6%)1,745 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,404 (12.4%)3,118 (11.8%)
$100,000+8,491 (30.9%)4,749 (17.9%)
Total27,490 (100.0%)26,480 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Germantown

Average earnings in Germantown are $71,626 for men and $52,835 for women, a difference of 26.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $117,300, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,289. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,446, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,344.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Germantown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,289$25,344
High School Diploma$56,014$35,386
College or Associate's Degree$50,538$45,248
Bachelor's Degree$92,671$66,051
Graduate Degree$117,300$85,446
Total$71,626$52,835

Family Income in Germantown

Family Income Brackets in Germantown

According to the Germantown family income data, there are 5,274 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 205 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Germantown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007533.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992050.9%
$15,000 to $24,9998453.7%
$25,000 to $34,9998223.6%
$35,000 to $49,9999594.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,58011.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,05913.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995,11422.4%
$150,000 to $199,9993,24214.2%
$200,000+5,27423.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Germantown

4-person families (5,036 | 22.1%) account for the highest median family income in Germantown with $133,604 per family, while 2-person families (8,160 | 35.7%) have the highest median income of $50,014 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Germantown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families8,160 (35.7%)$100,029
3-Person Families6,065 (26.6%)$125,861
4-Person Families5,036 (22.1%)$133,604
5-Person Families2,258 (9.9%)$127,406
6-Person Families907 (4.0%)$133,021
7+ Person Families406 (1.8%)$131,047
Total22,832 (100.0%)$119,433

Family Income by Number of Earners in Germantown

The median family income in Germantown is $119,433, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,418) having the highest median family income of $164,583, while families with no earners (1,237) have the lowest median family income of $31,250, accounting for 19.4% and 5.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Germantown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,237 (5.4%)$31,250
1 Earner7,072 (31.0%)$80,329
2 Earners10,105 (44.3%)$139,669
3+ Earners4,418 (19.4%)$164,583
Total22,832 (100.0%)$119,433

Household Income in Germantown

Household Income Brackets in Germantown

With 6,768 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Germantown, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 411 households (1.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Germantown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009493.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994111.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1073.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3284.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6455.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994,36513.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994,80715.2%
$100,000 to $149,9996,76821.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994,30113.6%
$200,000+6,00919.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Germantown

The median household income in Germantown is $109,268, with the highest median household income of $125,801 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,786 households (46.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $64,792, with 461 households (1.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Germantown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years461 (1.5%)$64,792
25 to 44 Years11,482 (36.3%)$102,538
45 to 64 Years14,786 (46.8%)$125,801
65+ Years4,899 (15.5%)$84,447
Total31,628 (100.0%)$109,268

Poverty in Germantown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Germantown

With 8.0% poverty level for males and 9.7% for females among the residents of Germantown, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 754 males (15.8%) and 132 females (19.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Germantown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years411 (15.4%)509 (17.4%)
5 Years90 (12.6%)31 (8.8%)
6 to 11 Years558 (15.5%)387 (10.8%)
12 to 14 Years211 (10.9%)257 (13.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)132 (19.6%)
16 and 17 Years62 (4.4%)130 (8.1%)
18 to 24 Years754 (15.8%)369 (11.1%)
25 to 34 Years377 (6.0%)643 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years332 (5.5%)569 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years244 (4.0%)327 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years100 (1.8%)482 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years218 (7.4%)338 (9.4%)
75 Years and over188 (11.6%)261 (17.9%)
Total3,545 (8.0%)4,435 (9.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Germantown

According to the poverty statistics in Germantown, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Germantown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,254 (84.6%)2,414 (82.6%)
5 Years627 (87.5%)323 (91.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,050 (84.5%)3,184 (89.2%)
12 to 14 Years1,732 (89.1%)1,659 (86.6%)
15 Years320 (100.0%)540 (80.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,358 (95.6%)1,472 (91.9%)
18 to 24 Years4,008 (84.2%)2,963 (88.9%)
25 to 34 Years5,887 (94.0%)5,774 (90.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,747 (94.5%)6,302 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,927 (96.1%)7,001 (95.5%)
55 to 64 Years5,564 (98.2%)5,341 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,715 (92.6%)3,264 (90.6%)
75 Years and over1,438 (88.4%)1,195 (82.1%)
Total40,627 (92.0%)41,432 (90.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Germantown

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Germantown show that 3.5% or 570 of the total 16,269 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.2%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 214 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Germantown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,608 (96.5%)279 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children6,543 (96.8%)214 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,500 (95.7%)67 (4.3%)
5 or more Children48 (82.8%)10 (17.2%)
Total15,699 (96.5%)570 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Germantown

According to the poverty data in Germantown, 15.6% or 228 single-father households and 17.5% or 891 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 118 households (17.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 227 households (53.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Germantown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children118 (17.0%)288 (14.5%)
1 or 2 Children102 (14.8%)376 (14.0%)
3 or 4 Children8 (9.6%)227 (53.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total228 (15.6%)891 (17.5%)

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

The poverty data for Germantown shows that 570 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 1,119 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (17.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 235 household (46.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Germantown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children279 (3.5%)406 (15.1%)
1 or 2 Children214 (3.2%)478 (14.2%)
3 or 4 Children67 (4.3%)235 (46.5%)
5 or more Children10 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total570 (3.5%)1,119 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Germantown

Employment by Class of Employer in Germantown

Among the 49,076 employed individuals in Germantown, private company employees (30,744 | 62.6%), federal government employees (5,673 | 11.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (4,189 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Germantown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30,74462.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2532.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,5235.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,1898.5%
Local Government Employees3,5747.3%
State Government Employees1,0702.2%
Federal Government Employees5,67311.6%
Unpaid Family Workers500.1%
Total49,076100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Germantown

According to the labor force statistics for Germantown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (71,353), 74.3% or 53,015 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 2,757 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.7% or 11,357 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.5% or 302 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Germantown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,726 (31.8%)302 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,643 (81.6%)553 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years5,547 (84.3%)139 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years4,972 (81.5%)169 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years11,357 (87.7%)568 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years11,758 (87.1%)364 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years5,330 (85.5%)266 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years4,276 (81.4%)257 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,026 (46.3%)100 (3.3%)
75 Years and over398 (12.9%)19 (4.8%)
Total53,015 (74.3%)2,757 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Germantown

According to labor force statistics for Germantown, 85.4% of individuals (43,227) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (50,617) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 1,772 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 90.6% or 22,998 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 599 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Germantown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,093 (68.6%)140 (3.1%)
High School Diploma6,470 (79.9%)292 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree10,694 (84.7%)707 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22,998 (90.6%)939 (3.7%)
Total43,227 (85.4%)2,075 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Germantown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Germantown are Computers, Engineering & Science (8,027 | 16.1%), Community & Social Service (6,463 | 12.9%), Management (4,998 | 10.0%), Computers & Mathematics (4,844 | 9.7%), and Business & Financial (4,446 | 8.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Germantown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Germantown, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.9%), Computers & Mathematics (77.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.8%), Education Instruction & Library (75.2%), and Health Technologists (73.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Germantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,723 (54.5%)2,275 (45.5%)
Business & Financial2,101 (47.3%)2,345 (52.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,792 (72.2%)2,235 (27.8%)
Computers & Mathematics3,767 (77.8%)1,077 (22.2%)
Architecture & Engineering1,242 (85.9%)204 (14.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science783 (45.1%)954 (54.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,911 (29.6%)4,552 (70.4%)
Education, Arts & Media382 (37.2%)644 (62.8%)
Legal Services & Support236 (41.0%)340 (59.0%)
Education Instruction & Library802 (24.8%)2,435 (75.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment491 (30.2%)1,133 (69.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating461 (19.2%)1,936 (80.8%)
Health Technologists391 (27.0%)1,059 (73.0%)
Total (Category)12,988 (49.3%)13,343 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)25,271 (50.5%)24,755 (49.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Germantown are Food Preparation & Serving (2,507 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,674 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (1,596 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,528 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (1,013 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Germantown

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Germantown, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.5%), Security & Protection (82.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (75.8%), Personal Care & Service (73.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (49.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Germantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support386 (24.2%)1,210 (75.8%)
Security & Protection832 (82.1%)181 (17.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention512 (79.6%)131 (20.4%)
Law Enforcement320 (86.5%)50 (13.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,304 (52.0%)1,203 (48.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance852 (50.9%)822 (49.1%)
Personal Care & Service407 (26.6%)1,121 (73.4%)
Total (Category)3,781 (45.5%)4,537 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)25,271 (50.5%)24,755 (49.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Germantown are Office & Administration (4,900 | 9.8%), and Sales & Related (4,251 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Germantown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Germantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,876 (44.1%)2,375 (55.9%)
Office & Administration1,267 (25.9%)3,633 (74.1%)
Total (Category)3,143 (34.4%)6,008 (65.6%)
Total (Overall)25,271 (50.5%)24,755 (49.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Germantown are Construction & Extraction (1,454 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (948 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (60 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Germantown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Germantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,423 (97.9%)31 (2.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair934 (98.5%)14 (1.5%)
Total (Category)2,357 (95.7%)105 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)25,271 (50.5%)24,755 (49.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Germantown are Material Moving (1,303 | 2.6%), Transportation (1,231 | 2.5%), and Production (1,230 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Germantown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Germantown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production938 (76.3%)292 (23.7%)
Transportation1,074 (87.3%)157 (12.8%)
Material Moving990 (76.0%)313 (24.0%)
Total (Category)3,002 (79.8%)762 (20.2%)
Total (Overall)25,271 (50.5%)24,755 (49.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Germantown

Employment Industries in Germantown

The major employment industries in Germantown include Professional & Scientific (8,049 | 16.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,361 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (5,085 | 10.2%), Public Administration (4,948 | 9.9%), and Educational Services (4,703 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Germantown

Employment Industries by Sex in Germantown

The Germantown industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (84.9%), and Construction (80.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), and Educational Services (64.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Germantown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting77 (72.0%)30 (28.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,364 (80.3%)580 (19.7%)
Manufacturing1,256 (57.5%)927 (42.5%)
Wholesale Trade325 (59.3%)223 (40.7%)
Retail Trade2,335 (45.9%)2,750 (54.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,340 (84.9%)238 (15.1%)
Utilities209 (79.5%)54 (20.5%)
Information549 (65.5%)289 (34.5%)
Finance & Insurance926 (48.4%)989 (51.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing449 (53.6%)389 (46.4%)
Professional & Scientific4,618 (57.4%)3,431 (42.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,245 (57.6%)917 (42.4%)
Educational Services1,655 (35.2%)3,048 (64.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,394 (21.9%)4,967 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation442 (45.2%)536 (54.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,048 (55.7%)1,630 (44.3%)
Public Administration2,761 (55.8%)2,187 (44.2%)
Total25,271 (50.5%)24,755 (49.5%)

Education in Germantown

School Enrollment in Germantown

The most common levels of schooling among the 24,033 students in Germantown are high school (5,446 | 22.7%), college / undergraduate (5,192 | 21.6%), and middle school (5,125 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Germantown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3585.7%
Kindergarten9974.2%
Elementary School4,48418.7%
Middle School5,12521.3%
High School5,44622.7%
College / Undergraduate5,19221.6%
Graduate / Professional1,4315.9%
Total24,033100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Germantown

Out of a total of 24,033 students who are enrolled in schools in Germantown, 3,220 (13.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 20,813 (86.6%) 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 387 (47.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,762 (96.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Germantown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds422 (52.2%)387 (47.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,900 (89.8%)556 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,849 (93.4%)414 (6.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,762 (96.1%)151 (3.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,579 (81.4%)361 (18.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,916 (86.2%)308 (13.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,297 (73.8%)461 (26.2%)
35 Years and over1,091 (65.3%)579 (34.7%)
Total20,813 (86.6%)3,220 (13.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Germantown

Business (5,374 | 17.0%), engineering (3,564 | 11.3%), computers & mathematics (3,558 | 11.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (2,837 | 9.0%), and science & technology (2,768 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 31,648 individuals in Germantown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Germantown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,55811.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,8379.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6535.2%
Psychology1,5574.9%
Social Sciences2,6388.3%
Engineering3,56411.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1960.6%
Science & Technology2,7688.7%
Business5,37417.0%
Education1,8295.8%
Literature & Languages1,2193.8%
Liberal Arts & History1,0023.2%
Visual & Performing Arts7972.5%
Communications1,1613.7%
Arts & Humanities1,4954.7%
Total31,648100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Germantown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Germantown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Germantown are males with 2 vehicles (11,712, accounting for 46.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,384, making up 48.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Germantown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle936 (3.7%)980 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle4,438 (17.7%)6,196 (25.8%)
2 Vehicles11,712 (46.8%)10,384 (43.2%)
3 Vehicles5,278 (21.1%)4,450 (18.5%)
4 Vehicles2,256 (9.0%)1,751 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles409 (1.6%)281 (1.2%)
Total25,029 (100.0%)24,042 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Germantown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Germantown are 30 to 34 minutes (6,823 commuters, 16.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (5,286 commuters, 12.9%), and 60 to 89 minutes (5,210 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Germantown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5211.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,7764.3%
10 to 14 Minutes3,4578.5%
15 to 19 Minutes5,28612.9%
20 to 24 Minutes4,88011.9%
25 to 29 Minutes3,0467.4%
30 to 34 Minutes6,82316.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,6764.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2,0144.9%
45 to 59 Minutes4,40310.8%
60 to 89 Minutes5,21012.7%
90 or more Minutes1,8024.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Germantown

The most common commute times in Germantown are 60 to 89 minutes (3,261 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (3,613 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Germantown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes202 (1.0%)319 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes928 (4.4%)848 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,776 (8.4%)1,681 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,648 (12.6%)2,638 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,100 (10.0%)2,780 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,324 (6.3%)1,722 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,210 (15.2%)3,613 (18.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes884 (4.2%)792 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,038 (4.9%)976 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,571 (12.2%)1,832 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,261 (15.5%)1,949 (9.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,103 (5.2%)699 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Germantown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Germantown are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,504, 11.9%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,875, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Germantown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,399 (6.7%)454 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,188 (5.7%)275 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM988 (4.7%)557 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,196 (10.4%)1,376 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,288 (10.9%)1,705 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,055 (9.8%)2,746 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,504 (11.9%)2,053 (10.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,861 (8.8%)2,875 (14.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,452 (6.9%)1,396 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,817 (8.6%)2,377 (12.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM901 (4.3%)1,096 (5.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM220 (1.1%)295 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,533 (7.3%)1,274 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM643 (3.1%)1,370 (6.9%)
Total21,045 (100.0%)19,849 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Germantown

Occupancy by Ownership in Germantown

Of the total 31,628 dwellings in Germantown, owner-occupied units account for 20,833 (65.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,795 (34.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Germantown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20,83365.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,79534.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units31,628100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Germantown

Occupancy by Household Size in Germantown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7,50123.7%
2-Person Household8,77227.7%
3-Person Household5,82318.4%
4+ Person Household9,53230.1%
Total Housing Units31,628100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Germantown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Germantown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,589 (61.2%)2,912 (38.8%)
2-Person Household5,710 (65.1%)3,062 (34.9%)
3-Person Household3,781 (64.9%)2,042 (35.1%)
4+ Person Household6,753 (70.9%)2,779 (29.1%)
Total Housing Units20,833 (65.9%)10,795 (34.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Germantown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Germantown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,227 (55.8%)973 (44.2%)
High School Diploma2,449 (55.7%)1,949 (44.3%)
College/Associate Degree4,480 (56.6%)3,440 (43.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12,677 (74.1%)4,433 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Germantown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Germantown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,01715.9%
35 to 44 Years6,92621.9%
45 to 54 Years7,48923.7%
55 to 64 Years7,29723.1%
65 to 74 Years3,64311.5%
75 to 84 Years1,1033.5%
85 Years and Over1530.5%
Total31,628100.0%

Housing Finances in Germantown

Median Income by Occupancy in Germantown

Median Income by Occupancy in Germantown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied20,833 (65.9%)$131,745
Renter-Occupied10,795 (34.1%)$79,544
Average31,628 (100.0%)$109,268

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Germantown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Germantown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000280 (1.3%)323 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999164 (0.8%)169 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99962 (0.3%)353 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999248 (1.2%)353 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999114 (0.5%)396 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999382 (1.8%)937 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999903 (4.3%)726 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,549 (12.2%)1,805 (16.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,830 (13.6%)1,972 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,761 (22.9%)1,994 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more8,540 (41.0%)1,767 (16.4%)
Total20,833 (100.0%)10,795 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Germantown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Germantown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300542 (2.6%)72 (0.7%)
$300 to $499839 (4.0%)88 (0.8%)
$500 to $7992,084 (10.0%)79 (0.7%)
$800 to $999907 (4.3%)141 (1.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,362 (11.3%)926 (8.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,677 (22.5%)4,911 (45.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,209 (15.4%)3,168 (29.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,155 (10.3%)1,013 (9.4%)
$3,000 or more4,058 (19.5%)227 (2.1%)
Total20,833 (100.0%)10,795 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Germantown

Housing Structures in Germantown

Housing Structures in Germantown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,53927.0%
Single Unit, Attached13,06241.3%
2 Unit Apartments4861.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1083.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,7645.6%
10 or more Apartments6,60920.9%
Mobile Home / Other600.2%
Total31,628100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Germantown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Germantown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,806 (91.4%)733 (8.6%)
Single Unit, Attached10,527 (80.6%)2,535 (19.4%)
2 Unit Apartments126 (25.9%)360 (74.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments493 (44.5%)615 (55.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments519 (29.4%)1,245 (70.6%)
10 or more Apartments1,313 (19.9%)5,296 (80.1%)
Mobile Home / Other49 (81.7%)11 (18.3%)
Total20,833 (65.9%)10,795 (34.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Germantown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Germantown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)285 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms436 (2.1%)2,851 (26.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,352 (25.7%)4,744 (44.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,429 (35.7%)2,165 (20.1%)
8 or more Rooms7,616 (36.6%)750 (7.0%)
Total20,833 (100.0%)10,795 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Germantown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Germantown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,277 (44.5%)3,195 (29.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas130 (0.6%)266 (2.5%)
Electricity10,851 (52.1%)7,235 (67.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene419 (2.0%)20 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels78 (0.4%)51 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used78 (0.4%)28 (0.3%)
Total20,833 (100.0%)10,795 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Germantown

Household Vehicle Usage in Germantown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle705 (3.4%)1,240 (11.5%)
1 Vehicle6,008 (28.8%)5,240 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles9,532 (45.8%)3,280 (30.4%)
3 or more Vehicles4,588 (22.0%)1,035 (9.6%)
Total20,833 (100.0%)10,795 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Germantown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Germantown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,53016,303
Median Property Value$398,100$392,700
Median Household Income$119,911$6,832
Monthly Housing Costs$648$4,058
Real Estate Taxes$3,435$285

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Germantown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Germantown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000124 (2.7%)115 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99958 (1.3%)48 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,059 (23.4%)3,545 (21.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,899 (41.9%)7,493 (46.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,026 (22.7%)3,942 (24.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999213 (4.7%)1,011 (6.2%)
$1,000,000 or more151 (3.3%)149 (0.9%)
Total4,530 (100.0%)16,303 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Germantown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Germantown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000227 (5.0%)164 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999160 (3.5%)217 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999254 (5.6%)264 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999236 (5.2%)128 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999671 (14.8%)667 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999414 (9.1%)1,878 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999860 (19.0%)2,416 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more1,708 (37.7%)3,901 (23.9%)
Total4,530 (100.0%)16,303 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Germantown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Germantown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x689 (15.2%)133,470 (818.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,312 (29.0%)3,210 (19.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x568 (12.5%)4,627 (28.4%)
4.0x or more1,938 (42.8%)3,570 (21.9%)
Total4,530 (100.0%)16,303 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Germantown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Germantown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800113 (2.5%)86 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499221 (4.9%)469 (2.9%)
$800 to $1,4993,851 (85.0%)1,134 (7.0%)
Total4,530 (100.0%)16,303 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Germantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Germantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Germantown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,643 (98.0%)135 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years15,841 (96.4%)585 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years7,071 (92.7%)557 (7.3%)
26 to 34 Years10,435 (89.1%)1,281 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years11,270 (87.8%)1,564 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years12,210 (90.5%)1,277 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years10,828 (94.8%)598 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,337 (97.0%)198 (3.0%)
75 Years and older3,023 (98.1%)59 (1.9%)
Total83,658 (93.0%)6,254 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Germantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Germantown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,643 (98.0%)135 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen15,841 (96.4%)585 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,071 (92.7%)557 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Germantown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Germantown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,401 (90.3%)582 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,048 (88.6%)780 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,882 (90.1%)976 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,447 (92.5%)932 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over51,816 (94.6%)2,979 (5.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Germantown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Germantown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,874 (42.4%)4,135 (61.0%)
6 to 18 Years6,122 (37.3%)10,349 (63.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,427 (18.7%)5,808 (76.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,171 (18.5%)8,620 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,253 (17.5%)9,394 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,515 (11.2%)11,138 (82.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,641 (14.4%)9,560 (83.7%)
65 to 74 Years5,670 (86.8%)4,432 (67.8%)
75 Years and over2,940 (95.4%)1,758 (57.0%)
Total26,613 (29.6%)65,194 (72.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Germantown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Germantown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years284 (3.5%)357 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years932 (8.5%)745 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,437 (8.1%)1,938 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years602 (20.5%)1,099 (30.5%)
75 Years and over630 (38.8%)707 (48.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Germantown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Germantown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.2%)5 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years73 (0.7%)35 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years319 (1.8%)277 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years148 (5.1%)260 (7.2%)
75 Years and over358 (22.0%)259 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Germantown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years41 (0.5%)31 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years195 (1.8%)303 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years254 (1.4%)329 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years80 (2.7%)215 (6.0%)
75 Years and over81 (5.0%)73 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Germantown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years239 (3.0%)134 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years627 (5.7%)441 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years460 (2.6%)719 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years202 (6.9%)334 (9.3%)
75 Years and over270 (16.6%)263 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Germantown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (0.2%)27 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years210 (1.9%)21 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years536 (3.0%)999 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years349 (11.9%)659 (18.3%)
75 Years and over297 (18.3%)350 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Germantown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years108 (1.3%)15 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years310 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years184 (1.0%)341 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years102 (3.5%)50 (1.4%)
75 Years and over176 (10.8%)251 (17.2%)

Technology Access in Germantown

Computing Device Access in Germantown

Computing Device Access in Germantown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop29,08892.0%
Smartphone29,85994.4%
Tablet23,57474.5%
No Computing Device3931.2%
Total31,628100.0%

Internet Access in Germantown

Internet Access in Germantown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home27,51987.0%
Cellular Data Only2,6178.3%
Satellite Internet1,4564.6%
No Internet1,0343.3%
Total31,628100.0%

Germantown Summary

Germantown is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and is located approximately 25 miles northwest of the city. As of the 2010 census, Germantown had a population of 86,395, making it the third most populous place in Maryland, after Baltimore and Columbia.

History

Germantown was founded in 1683 by German settlers, who named it after their homeland. The area was originally part of Frederick County, but was annexed by Montgomery County in 1776. The town was incorporated in 1871 and was the first incorporated town in Montgomery County.
Germantown was a major center of the Civil War, with several battles taking place in the area. The Battle of South Mountain was fought in the area in 1862, and the Battle of Monocacy was fought nearby in 1864.

Geography

Germantown is located at 39°10′N 77°13′W (39.17, -77.22). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.7 km2), of which 24.1 square miles (62.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (0.41%) is water.
Germantown is located in the Piedmont region of Maryland, and is situated in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. The area is characterized by rolling hills and valleys, with the highest point in the CDP being the summit of Germantown Road, at an elevation of 810 feet (247 m).

Economy

Germantown is a major economic center in Montgomery County, with a diverse range of businesses and industries. The largest employers in the area are Montgomery College, the Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Montgomery County Government. Other major employers include Lockheed Martin, IBM, and the National Institutes of Health.
Germantown is also home to several shopping centers, including Milestone Shopping Center, Germantown Town Center, and the Germantown Commons.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 86,395 people, 32,945 households, and 21,945 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,567.3 people per square mile (1,380.2/km2). There were 34,845 housing units at an average density of 1,445.3 per square mile (559.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 57.2% White, 22.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 11.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
There were 32,945 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 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 CDP was $71,945, and the median income for a family was $81,945. Males had a median income of $51,945 versus $41,945 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $30,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Germantown?
Total Population of Germantown is 90,210.
What is the Total Male Population of Germantown?
Total Male Population of Germantown is 44,325.
What is the Total Female Population of Germantown?
Total Female Population of Germantown is 45,885.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Germantown?
There are 96.60 Males per 100 Females in Germantown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Germantown?
There are 103.52 Females per 100 Males in Germantown.
What is the Median Population Age in Germantown?
Median Population Age in Germantown is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Germantown
Average Family Size in Germantown is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Germantown
Average Household Size in Germantown is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Germantown?
Per Capita income in Germantown is $47,975.
What is the Median Family Income in Germantown?
Median Family Income in Germantown is $119,433.
What is the Median Household income in Germantown?
Median Household Income in Germantown is $109,268.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Germantown?
Income or Wage Gap in Germantown is 26.4%.
Women in Germantown earn 73.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Germantown?
Family Income Deficit in Germantown is $12,590.
Families that are below poverty line in Germantown earn $12,590 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Germantown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Germantown is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Germantown?
There are 53,015 People in the Labor Forcein in Germantown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Germantown?
74.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Germantown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Germantown?
Unemployment Rate in Germantown is 5.2%.