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Taneytown, MD

Founded 1754Carroll CountyElev. 154 m
Population
7,295
Median home
$323,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Taneytown

Taneytown is a city in Maryland with about 7,295 residents. Taneytown was founded in 1754 and sits in Carroll County. The median age is 38.4 and the median household income is $78,726. Homes carry a median value of $323,700, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.3%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 37 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,295
Median age
38.4
Median household income
$78,726
Per-capita income
$39,059
Poverty rate
12.5%
High-school grad or higher
95.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
37.2 min
Work from home
10.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Black8.2%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.8%
Sales & office22.1%
Service17.8%
Production, transportation & material moving9.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$323,700
Median gross rent
$799/mo
Owner-occupied
80.1%
Median year built
1992
Households
2,793
Avg. household size
2.58

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Taneytown has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Northwest MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Taneytown ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% below national
Taneytown189
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime72% below national
Taneytown541
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Taneytown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Taneytown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Carroll County
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Taneytown is in Carroll County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Taneytown was founded in 1754 and sits in Carroll County. Elevation ~154 m.

Map of Taneytown
Taneytown, MD
Where Taneytown is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rudisel, Ludwick, Tannery HouseWinemiller Family FarmKeefer--Brubaker FarmKoons, Jacob, FarmBullfrog Road Bridge
Notable people from Taneytown
Jacob Gartner LaumanSterling A. GaltRogers Birnie
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Nearby cities
Westminster (10 mi)Thurmont (13 mi)Manchester (15 mi)Walkersville (16 mi)Hampstead (17 mi)Frederick (20 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Taneytown, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Taneytown, Maryland.

Joshua James Thomas, 36
Taneytown · Carroll County · 21787

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Taneytown — frequently asked

What is the population of Taneytown, Maryland?
Taneytown has a population of about 7,295, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Taneytown?
The median home value in Taneytown is $323,700, and the median gross rent is $799/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Taneytown safe? What is the crime rate?
Taneytown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 189 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Taneytown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carroll County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Taneytown?
Taneytown has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Taneytown?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Taneytown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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