Emmitsburg, MD Demographics

A map of Emmitsburg's Population by Race

Emmitsburg, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,845, a slight increase from the 2,770 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Emmitsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Emmitsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Emmitsburg, that probability was 21.8% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Emmitsburg is ranked the 250th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Emmitsburg was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Emmitsburg's White Population

2,445 residents of Emmitsburg, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Emmitsburg is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Emmitsburg ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emmitsburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Emmitsburg's population has decreased from 88.2% to 85.9%.

Emmitsburg is less White than neighboring Carroll Valley (91.6% White), Fairfield (92.4% White), Graceham (94.2% White), Thurmont (89.4% White), and Sabillasville (88.3% White).

Emmitsburg's Black Population

63 residents of Emmitsburg, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Emmitsburg is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Emmitsburg ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emmitsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Black residents' share of Emmitsburg's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Emmitsburg is more Black than neighboring Carroll Valley (1.4% Black), Fairfield (0% Black), Graceham (0% Black), and Thurmont (1.3% Black). Emmitsburg is less Black than neighboring Sabillasville (3.2% Black).

Emmitsburg's Asian Population

12 residents of Emmitsburg, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Emmitsburg is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Emmitsburg ranks 357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emmitsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Asian residents' share of Emmitsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Emmitsburg is more Asian than neighboring Fairfield (0% Asian), Graceham (0% Asian), and Thurmont (0% Asian). Emmitsburg is less Asian than neighboring Sabillasville (1.1% Asian).

Emmitsburg's Hispanic Population

246 residents of Emmitsburg, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Emmitsburg is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Emmitsburg ranks 304th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emmitsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 95.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Emmitsburg's population has increased from 4.5% to 8.6%.

Emmitsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Carroll Valley (5.2% Hispanic), Fairfield (1.2% Hispanic), Graceham (0% Hispanic), Thurmont (5.9% Hispanic), and Sabillasville (5.2% Hispanic).

Emmitsburg's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Emmitsburg, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Emmitsburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Emmitsburg ranks 435th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emmitsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Emmitsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Emmitsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carroll Valley (0.1% Native American/Other), Fairfield (0% Native American/Other), Graceham (0% Native American/Other), Thurmont (0.2% Native American/Other), and Sabillasville (0% Native American/Other).

Emmitsburg's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Emmitsburg, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Emmitsburg is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Emmitsburg ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emmitsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Emmitsburg's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.4%.

Emmitsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Carroll Valley (1.4% Multiracial), and Sabillasville (2.2% Multiracial). Emmitsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield (6.3% Multiracial), Graceham (5.8% Multiracial), and Thurmont (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.