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Boonsboro, MD


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Boonsboro, Maryland

Boonsboro, Maryland, in Washington county, is 14 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 54 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. There are an estimated 2,803 people in the town.

The People and Families of Boonsboro

In Boonsboro, about 53% of adults are married.

Boonsboro has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boonsboro had a median family income of $48,155. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Boonsboro.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,250) in Boonsboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Boonsboro Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Boonsboro is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Boonsboro, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Boonsboro, MD

Comparing Boonsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity52
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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