Westminster

City in Carroll County, Maryland

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Westminster is a city in Carroll County, Maryland, with 20,126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Windsor, 5.5 miles SW.

About Westminster

Westminster is a city in and the county seat of Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The city's population was 19,960 at the 2020 census. Westminster is an outlying community in the Baltimore metropolitan area, which is part of the greater Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area.

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Living in Westminster

Median household income
$86,219
Median home value
$337,600
Median rent
$1,476/mo
Median age
38.5
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Westminster, MD population

Westminster had 20,126 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census20,126
Density2,976 per sq mi (1,149 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Westminster at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyCarroll County
TypeCity
Population20,126 (2020)
Land area6.76 sq mi (17.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates39.5792° N, 77.0067° W
ZIP code21157
Official websitewestminstermd.gov
Census code (GEOID)2483100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Westminster

What county is Westminster in?

Westminster is in Carroll County, Maryland.

What is the population of Westminster, MD?

20,126 people lived in Westminster at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Westminster, MD?

The ZIP code of Westminster is 21157.

What is the elevation of Westminster?

764 feet (233 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Westminster?

New Windsor (5.5 mi), Manchester (8.2 mi), Hampstead (8.5 mi), Union Bridge (8.9 mi), Taneytown (10.2 mi).

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