City safety & data profile

WestminsterMD

Westminster, MD is a 19K-resident city in Carroll County with a median household income of $86,219.

Carroll County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Westminster, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Westminster has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $337,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$86,219
Median income
$337,600
Median home
10%
Poverty rate

The read on Westminster

Westminster posts a median household income higher than 56% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Westminster area.

Top 44%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Westminster

Where Westminster income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$86,219 Top 44% higher than 56% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Westminster, MD beyond the headline numbers

Westminster sits inside Carroll County, Maryland, at roughly 39.58°N, -77.00°W. Population 18,670, $86,219 median household income. Median home value $337,600, median rent $1,476. Poverty rate 10%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Westminster's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37%, then short sleep duration at 36.5%. 1 hospital in/around Westminster, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Westminster from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,670
Westminster
Median Income
$86,219
+27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$337,600
+48% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Carroll County) - Westminster's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
175K+5%
Median Income
$118,211+39%
Median Home Value
$434,000+33%
Poverty Rate
5.2%-7%
Unemployment
3.4%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for Westminster, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,476/mo
Poverty Rate
10% -30% vs avg
Unemployment 5.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.3%
Work From Home 15.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 77.5%
African American 8%
Asian 4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37%
Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
High Blood Pressure
31.3%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
11%
Current Smoking
10.5%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Diabetes
9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.2%
Annual Checkup 74.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER
WESTMINSTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Westminster, MD? ▼
Westminster, MD has a population of 18,670 people, located in Carroll County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Westminster? ▼
The median household income in Westminster, MD is $86,219 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10%.
What is the median home value in Westminster? ▼
The median home value in Westminster, MD is $337,600. Median rent is $1,476/month.
What are the top health concerns in Westminster? ▼
The top health indicators in Westminster include Obesity (37%), Short Sleep Duration (36.5%), High Blood Pressure (31.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Westminster? ▼
Westminster has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Westminster? ▼
The median age in Westminster, MD is 38.5 years. 36.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Westminster, MD is located in Carroll County, Maryland. With a population of 19K and a $86,219 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Westminster area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Westminster's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Westminster area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Westminster against Maryland peers on any ranking lens. Explore Maryland

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Carroll County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.