westminster, maryland

Westminster is a city located in Carroll County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,731. It is the county seat of Carroll County. Westminster is the home of McDaniel College.

Geography

Westminster is located at 39°34'36" North, 77°0'0" West (39.576551, -77.000120). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.8 km² (5.7 mi²). 14.8 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 16,731 people, 6,420 households, and 3,762 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,131.3/km² (2,929.4/mi²). There are 6,755 housing units at an average density of 456.8/km² (1,182.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.28% White, 5.49% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. 1.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,420 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% are non-families. 34.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 3.05. In the city the population is spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $40,477, and the median income for a family is $50,879. Males have a median income of $37,186 versus $28,419 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,320. 9.6% of the population and 7.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.5% of those under the age of 18 and 9.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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