Burkittsville, Maryland
Burkittsville: Historic district comprising the town of Burkittsville, Frederick County, Maryland, United States
About
Burkittsville is a town located in the county of Frederick in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 151 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 168 inhabitants.
The town was created 235 years ago in 1789.
Quick Facts about Burkittsville
| Population : | 168 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Frederick County |
| Area : | 300 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1790 (235 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:03:05 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 21718 |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Burkittsville is located at 39°23'37"N 77°37'44"W (39.3937100, -77.6288800).
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Demographics
The population of Burkittsville increased by 10.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 151 | - | census |
| 2011 | 154 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 155 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 154 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 156 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 155 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 157 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 158 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 160 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 165 | 3.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 168 | 1.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 140,545 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 125,922 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 141,290 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 125,872 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 84.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 75.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,297 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
Burkittsville zip code is 21718.
County name: Frederick, County
fips: 24021
Burkittsville, Burquisville, Harley, Harleys, Harleys Store, Hurleys
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $238,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,744 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $638 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,019 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 48,227 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 245,627 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 604,341 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,402,811 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,223,381 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,097 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $90,435 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,680 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 9,980 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,260 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,512 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,475 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,100 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 952 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,447 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,109.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 59.66 |
Schools in Burkittsville
College & universities near Burkittsville, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237792 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown (WV) | 25443 |
| 455017 | Frederick School of Cosmetology | Frederick (MD) | 21701 |
| 162760 | Hood College | Frederick (MD) | 21701 |
| 162557 | Frederick Community College | Frederick (MD) | 21702-2964 |
| 455901 | The Temple-A Paul Mitchell Partner School | Frederick (MD) | 21701 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Burkittsville, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Burkittsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Burkittsvill Post Office | Burkittsville (MD) | 21718 |
| Rohrersvill Post Office | Rohrersville (MD) | 21779 |
| Jefferson Post Office | Jefferson (MD) | 21755 |
| Brunswick Post Office | Brunswick (MD) | 21716 |
| Braddock Heigh Post Office | Braddock Heights (MD) | 21714 |
Other cities in Frederick County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Frederick County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick | 73,308 | The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland. |
| City of Frederick | 70,060 | City in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Ballenger Creek | 18,274 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Green Valley | 12,262 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Thurmont | 7,070 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Brunswick | 6,652 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Walkersville | 6,574 | Town in Frederick County Maryland |
| Clover Hill | 3,542 | Census designated place |
| Brentwood | 3,439 | Town in Maryland |
| Emmitsburg | 3,270 | Town in Frederick County Maryland |
| Braddock Heights | 2,608 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Myersville | 1,884 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
| Woodsboro | 1,302 | Town in Frederick County Maryland |
| Morningside | 1,279 | Town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States |
| Rock Hall | 1,255 | Town of the United States |
| Buckeystown | 1,019 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
