Westminster, Maryland
Westminster: City in northern Maryland, United States
About
Westminster is a city located in the county of Carroll in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,590 and a population density of 1,077 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,712 inhabitants.
The city was created 261 years ago in 1763.
Quick Facts about Westminster
| Population : | 18,712 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Carroll County |
| Postal code : | 21157–21158 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 410 |
| Area : | 17.25 km2 |
| Altitude : | 764 feet / 233 meters |
| Capital city : | Westminster is capital of Carroll County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1764 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:40:19 (17th January 2025) |
| Density : | 1,085 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westminster is located at 39°34'31"N 76°59'45"W (39.5753800, -76.9958100).
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Official website of Westminster
Demographics
The population of Westminster increased by 0.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,590 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,483 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,523 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,565 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,536 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,516 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,513 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,553 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,623 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,640 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,712 | 0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,061 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,161 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,082 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,155 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 94.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 559 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
Westminster zip code is 21157.
County name: Carroll, County
fips: 24013
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $143,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,239 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $492 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $766 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,687 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| 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 : | 28.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,516 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,054 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 697,481 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 244,363 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,487 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,337 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,683 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,315 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 739 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 315 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 60 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,185 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,139 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,833.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.18 |
Best Things to Do in Westminster
1 Westminster Big Sign
350 Sunshine Way, Westminster, MD 21157, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Westminster
1 Westminster City Hall
1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, MD 21157 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Westminster (18)
People born in Westminster, including diplomat, politician and activist Sargent Shriver, journalist William Seabrook, writer and producer Bill Oakley, .
List
- Elizabeth Ann Bennett (American actress) she was born in 25/07/1978
- Joseph Will (American actor) he was born in 04/11/1970
- Mike Jenkins (American strongman) he was born in 03/11/1982
- Mike Knode (American baseball player) he was born in 08/11/1895
- Ray Knode (American baseball player (1901-1982)) he was born in 28/01/1901
- Richard N. Dixon (American politician) he was born in 17/04/1938
- Theodore Woodward (American medical researcher) he was born in 22/03/1914
- Urban Bowman (American football player and coach, Canadian football coach (1937-2018)) he was born in 16/11/1937
- Sadie Kneller Miller (sports journalist) she was born in 07/10/1867
- John Luetkemeyer (American politician) he was born in 12/02/1910
- Lawrence Fairfax Reifsnider (American football player, naval officer (1887-1956)) he was born in 26/11/1887
- Brandt Bronico (American soccer player) he was born in 20/06/1995
- Ryan SpYke Watson (American musician, singer-songwriter, record producer) he was born in 23/06/2001
- Barrett Warner (American writer) he was born in 01/04/1962
- Summer Soderstrom (American model) she was born in 14/08/1997
Schools in Westminster
College & universities near Westminster, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164270 | McDaniel College | Westminster (MD) | 21157 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westminster, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| BAL | Pennsylvania Station | 1515 North Charles Street | RAIL |
| BWI | BWI Rail Station | 7 Amtrak Way | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Westminster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Post Office | Westminster (MD) | 21157 |
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 |
| Mount Airy | 9,502 | City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States |
| Taneytown | 6,846 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, 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
Westminster distances to largest Maryland cities
