Thurmont
Town in Frederick County, Maryland
Thurmont is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, with 6,213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Graceham, 1.1 miles E.
- 6,213residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 1,995 / sq mipopulation density
- 21788ZIP code
About Thurmont
Thurmont is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 6,935 at the 2020 census. The town is located in the northern part of Frederick County (north of Frederick, the county seat), approximately ten miles from the Pennsylvania border, along U.S. Highway 15. It is very close to Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park, the latter of which contains the presidential retreat of Camp David. Thurmont is also home to Catoctin Colorfest, an arts and crafts festival that draws in about 125,000 people each autumn.
In 2005, Thurmont was designated as a Maryland Main Street Community, and in that year was designated a National Main Street under the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Living in Thurmont
- Median household income
- $98,125
- Median home value
- $364,700
- Median rent
- $927/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Thurmont had 6,213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,995 per sq mi (770 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thurmont at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Frederick County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,213 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.11 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6200° N, 77.4077° W |
| ZIP code | 21788 |
| Official website | thurmont.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2477825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thurmont
- Graceham1.1 mi E
- Lewistown5.6 mi S
- Sabillasville6.1 mi NW
- Emmitsburg7.5 mi NE
- Fort Ritchie7.8 mi NW
- Woodsboro7.9 mi SE
- Highfield-Cascade7.9 mi NW
- Blue Ridge Summit, PA8.0 mi NW
- Edgemont8.4 mi NW
- Liberty, PA8.7 mi N
- Carroll Valley, PA9.1 mi N
- Greensburg9.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Thurmont
What county is Thurmont in?
Thurmont is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Thurmont, MD?
6,213 people lived in Thurmont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Thurmont, MD?
The ZIP code of Thurmont is 21788.
What is the elevation of Thurmont?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Thurmont?
Graceham (1.1 mi), Lewistown (5.6 mi), Sabillasville (6.1 mi), Emmitsburg (7.5 mi), Fort Ritchie (7.8 mi).
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