Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County, Maryland
Emmitsburg is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, with 2,770 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Liberty, 3.0 miles NW.
- 2,770residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,713 / sq mipopulation density
- 21727ZIP code
About Emmitsburg
Emmitsburg is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States, 0.3 miles (0.5 km) south of the Mason–Dixon line separating Maryland from Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1785, Emmitsburg is in proximity to Mount St. Mary's University. The Basilica and National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who was the first native-born United States citizen to be canonized as a saint, is in the city limits, while National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, another Catholic pilgrimage site, is on the university property. The Seton Shrine is one of the top eight Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the United States. The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus is in Emmitsburg, located on the former campus of Saint Joseph College. The campus includes the Emergency Management Institute, the National Fire Academy and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
The population as of the 2020 United States census was 2,776. The current mayor of Emmitsburg is Frank Davis (Term ends October 2029). The current commissioners are President Jim Hoover (October 2027), Vice President Rosario Benvengi (October 2028), Cliff Sweeney (October 2027), Kevin Hagan (October 2028), and Mike Myers (October 2029).
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Living in Emmitsburg
- Median household income
- $81,250
- Median home value
- $324,300
- Median rent
- $635/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Emmitsburg had 2,770 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,770 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,713 per sq mi (661 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emmitsburg at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Frederick County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,770 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7052° N, 77.3213° W |
| ZIP code | 21727 |
| Official website | emmitsburgmd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2426200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emmitsburg
- Liberty, PA3.0 mi NW
- Freedom, PA3.9 mi N
- Carroll Valley, PA4.7 mi NW
- Fairfield, PA6.3 mi NW
- Graceham7.0 mi SW
- Sabillasville7.2 mi W
- Thurmont7.5 mi SW
- Cumberland, PA7.8 mi NE
- Blue Ridge Summit, PA8.0 mi W
- Highland, PA8.0 mi N
- Mount Joy, PA8.6 mi NE
- Taneytown8.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Emmitsburg
What county is Emmitsburg in?
Emmitsburg is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Emmitsburg, MD?
2,770 people lived in Emmitsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emmitsburg, MD?
The ZIP code of Emmitsburg is 21727.
What is the elevation of Emmitsburg?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emmitsburg?
Liberty (3.0 mi), Freedom (3.9 mi), Carroll Valley (4.7 mi), Fairfield (6.3 mi), Graceham (7.0 mi).
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