Taneytown, Maryland
Taneytown: town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
About
Taneytown is a town located in the county of Carroll in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,728 and a population density of 870 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,846 inhabitants.
The town was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Taneytown
| Population | 6,846 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Postal code | 21787 |
| Phone Area Codes | 410 |
| Area | 7.73 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6579,-77.1744 |
| Altitude | 505 feet / 154 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:45:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 885 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Taneytown is located at 39°39'28"N 77°10'28"W (39.6578800, -77.1744300).
Taneytown map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Taneytown
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Taneytown increased by 1.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,728 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,746 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,744 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,752 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,761 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,756 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,757 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,776 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,806 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,817 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,846 | 0.42% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Taneytown
1Taneytown City Hall
17 E Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD 21787 View details
Phone: +14107511100 | Website available
People born in Taneytown (3)
People born in Taneytown, including Union Army general Jacob Gartner Lauman, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Sterling A. Galt, Explorer and army officer who explored death valley Rogers Birnie, .
More notable people
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Taneytown, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163462 | Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg (MD) | 21727-7799 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Taneytown, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| BAL | Pennsylvania Station | 1515 North Charles Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Taneytown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Taneytown Post Office | Taneytown (MD) | 21787 |
Other cities in Carroll County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carroll County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg | 30,531 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Westminster | 18,712 | City in northern Maryland, United States |
| Mount Airy | 9,502 | City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hampstead | 6,426 | Town in Carroll County in the U. |
| Manchester | 4,876 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Sykesville | 3,973 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Rising Sun | 2,784 | Town of the United States |
| New Windsor | 1,404 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Union Bridge | 963 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Taneytown distances to largest Maryland cities