Thurmont, Maryland
Thurmont: Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
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Thurmont is a town located in the county of Frederick in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,170 and a population density of 773 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,070 inhabitants.
The town was created 274 years ago in 1750.
Quick Facts about Thurmont
| Population : | 7,070 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Frederick County |
| Postal code : | 21788 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 301, 240 |
| Area : | 7.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1751 (274 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 02:15:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 886 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thurmont is located at 39°37'25"N 77°24'39"W (39.6237100, -77.4108200).
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Official website of Thurmont
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Demographics
The population of Thurmont increased by 12.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,170 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,294 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,364 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,409 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,436 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,454 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,511 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,607 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,731 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,895 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,070 | 2.48% | estimation process |
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People born in Thurmont (1)
Commandant of the United States Coast Guard Russell R. Waesche was born in Thurmont
Schools in Thurmont
College & universities near Thurmont, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163462 | Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg (MD) | 21727-7799 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Thurmont, MD
| 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 |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Thurmont
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thurmon Post Office | Thurmont (MD) | 21788 |
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 |
| 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 |
| New Market | 757 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Thurmont distances to largest Maryland cities
