Gaithersburg ( GAY-thərz-burg) is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, Gaithersburg had a population of 69,657, making it the ninth-most populous community in the state. Gaithersburg is located to the northwest of Washington, D.C., and is considered a suburb and a primary city within the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1968.
Gaithersburg is located east and west of Interstate 270. The eastern section includes the historic area of the town. Landmarks and buildings from that time can still be seen in many places but especially in the historic central...
| Ethnicity | Gaithersburg | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 17.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 20.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 25.3% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Gaithersburg | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 7.1% |
| Education | Gaithersburg | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 16% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 13% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5% | 1.0% |