Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg: The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gaithersburg Arts and Entertainment District and the Gaithersburg Metro Station.
About
Gaithersburg is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 59,933. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 67,741 inhabitants.
The city was created 222 years ago in 1801.
Quick Facts about Gaithersburg
| Population : | 67,741 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Instagram username : | gburgmd |
| Twitter username : | gburgmd |
| Phone Area Codes : | 301, 240 |
| Altitude : | 348 feet / 106, 509 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1802 (222 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 09:27:40 (18th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 20877 |
| Population growth : | 11.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gaithersburg is located at 39°8'36"N 77°12'5"W (39.1434400, -77.2013700). It has 2 neighbors: Montgomery Village and Rockville.
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- Official Website
Official website of Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg has 2 neighbours.
- Montgomery Village unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- Rockville The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Rockville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Mall and the National Air and Space Museum.
Demographics
The population of Gaithersburg increased by 11.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 59,933 | - | census |
| 2011 | 61,440 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,037 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65,673 | 4.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 66,518 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 67,081 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 67,587 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 67,987 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,070 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,985 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 67,741 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,357 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,297 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,308 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,309 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 73.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 19.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 72.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 337 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,124 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $336 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $630 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,992 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 71,652 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 124,525 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,521 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,654 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,268 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 530 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 177 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 487 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 805.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.84 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $188,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,481 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $699 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,305 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,733 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.89 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,444 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,236 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 7,743 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,724 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,004 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,064 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 380 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 195 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 334 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 56 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 320 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,693.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.45 |
Best Things to Do in Gaithersburg
1 Seneca Creek State Park
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2 Sky Zone Trampoline Park
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3 Bohrer Park
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4 City of Gaithersburg Water Park at Bohrer Park
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Where ot Eat in Gaithersburg
1 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
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2 IHOP
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3 Bowlmor Rockville
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4 Buffalo Wild Wings
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5 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
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Where to Stay in Gaithersburg
1 DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
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2 Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, an IHG Hotel
Two Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Motel 6 Gaithersburg, DC - Washington
497 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Homewood Suites by Hilton Gaithersburg/ Washington, DC North
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5 Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
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Other Places in Gaithersburg
1 Gaithersburg City Hall
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 ➦ Show Map
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2 Adventist HealthCare
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3 Pope Farm Nursery
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4 Laytonsville Town Hall
21607 Laytonsville Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882 ➦ Show Map
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5 Montgomery Executive Center
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People born in Gaithersburg (31)
People born in Gaithersburg, including actor from the United States Judah Friedlander, actress Kimberly J. Brown, businessman and professional wrestler Shane McMahon, .
List
- Hank Fraley (American football player) he was born in 21/09/1977
- Brandon Victor Dixon (American actor and producer) he was born in 23/09/1981
- Devika Parikh (American actress) she was born in 03/11/1966
- Eddie Stubbs (American radio personality) he was born in 25/11/1961
- Emmanuel Crescimbeni (Olympic swimmer) he was born in 25/06/1990
- Guy Prather (American football player (1958-2016)) he was born in 28/03/1958
- Jennifer Celotta (American television producer and writer) she was born in 11/11/1971
- John Papuchis (American football coach) he was born in 23/04/1978
- Jon Soltz (American political pundit)
- Kevin Thompson (American football quarterback) he was born in 27/07/1977
- Matt Holt (American musician (1977-2017)) he was born in 28/05/1977
- Paul Rabil (American lacrosse player) he was born in 14/12/1985
- Richard Thompson (Illustrator and cartoonist) he was born in 08/10/1957
- Sidney A. Katz (American politician) he was born in 24/03/1950
- Stefon Diggs (American football player) he was born in 29/11/1993
- Tony Greene (American football player) he was born in 29/08/1949
- Colin Anderson (American football player) he was born in 21/11/1989
- Jason Ankrah (American football player) he was born in 26/02/1991
Schools in Gaithersburg
College & universities near Gaithersburg, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163426 | Montgomery College | Rockville (MD) | 20850 |
| 447971 | Hair Expressions Academy | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| 455026 | Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences | Rockville (MD) | 20852 |
| 480693 | Columbia Institute | Silver Spring (MD) | 20906-4503 |
| 434937 | Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | Silver Spring (MD) | 20902 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gaithersburg, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
Post offices near Gaithersburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg Post Office | Gaithersburg (MD) | 20877 |
| Diamond Farm Post Office | Gaithersburg (MD) | 20878 |
| Washington Grov Post Office | Washington Grove (MD) | 20880 |
| Suburban Window Scv Post Office | Gaithersburg (MD) | 20898 |
| Montgomery Villag Post Office | Montgomery Village (MD) | 20886 |
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Rockville | 69,512 | The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Bethesda | 62,448 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac | 44,965 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Takoma Park | 17,696 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gaithersburg distances to largest Maryland cities
