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Kitzmiller, MD

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

264
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

40.3
years ∙ half population younger than 40.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
10.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.1%
foreign-born population
98.9%Native
1.1% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Kitzmiller is a town within Garrett County, Maryland, United States.
Location
Town in Garrett County, MD, US
Co-ordinates
DEC39.389159° N, 79.183284° W
DMS39° 23′ 20.97″ N, 79° 10′ 59.82″ W

Population Density & area

1,189/sq mi (458.3/km²)
Total Area
0.249 sq mi (0.645 km²)
Land Area
0.222 sq mi (0.576 km²) · 89.3%
Water Area
0.027 sq mi (0.069 km²) · 10.7%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

43.9% male
Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%
males per 100 females
Kitzmiller 78.4
Garrett County 101.7
Maryland 94.8

Nativity

1.1%
foreign-born population
98.9%Native
1.1% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Kitzmiller 1.1%
Garrett County 1.4%
Maryland 16.6%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

40.3
years ∙ half population younger than 40.3, half older
Kitzmiller
40.3
Garrett County
48.3
Maryland
39.4

Dependency ratio

Low High
65
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Kitzmiller 65
Garrett County 72.2
Maryland 63.5

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 21.6% 17.7% 22.2%
Working age (18-64) 60.6% 58.1% 61.1%
Senior (65+) 17.8% 24.2% 16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 65 72.2 63.5
Child dependency ratio 35.6 30.5 36.3
Old-age dependency ratio 29.4 41.7 27.2
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
94.7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.4%
Other
1.9%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
10.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Kitzmiller 10.2%
Garrett County 10.2%
Maryland 67.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Kitzmiller population
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Hispanic or Latino 3.4% 1.4% 12.5%
Mexican 1.5% 0.6% 2%
Puerto Rican 0.8% 0.2% 1.1%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1.1% 0.5% 9.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 96.6% 98.6% 87.5%
One race 94.7% 96.6% 82.9%
White 94.7% 94.7% 46.6%
Black or African American 0% 0.6% 28.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.5% 6.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.6% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.9% 2% 4.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

61.2% family
Family 61.2%
Non family 38.8%
% family households
Kitzmiller 61.2%
Garrett County 65.6%
Maryland 65%

Average household size

2.28
persons per household
Kitzmiller
2.28
Garrett County
2.22
Maryland
2.57

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Kitzmiller population
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total households 116 12,578 2,362,928
Average houshold size 2.28 2.22 2.57
Family households 71 8,247 1,535,706
Average family size 2.79 2.76 3.19
Married couple family 49 6,562 1,090,871
Other families 22 1,685 444,835
Male householder 10 489 120,206
Female householder 12 1,196 324,629
Non-family households 45 4,331 827,222
One-person households 43 4,015 677,124
Male householder 8 2,074 282,192
Senior (65+) living alone 5 892 87,532
Female householder 35 1,941 394,932
Senior (65+) living alone 15 1,131 185,255
Other living arrangements 2 316 150,098

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

143
housing units
Kitzmiller 143
Garrett County 18,642
Maryland 2,560,784

Occupancy status

81.1% occupied
Occupied 81.1%
Vacant 18.9%
vacancy rate
Kitzmiller 18.9%
Garrett County 32.5%
Maryland 7.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

90.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
90.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
4.9%
Mobile homes
4.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1938
Half of houses were built before 1938, and half after.
* The Census Bureau did not report an exact median year built for Kitzmiller the estimate falls at or before 1939, the lower limit of the survey's reporting range.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
67.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
19.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
5.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.3 6 6.2
1–3 rooms 0.7% 7.7% 12.3%
4–6 rooms 56% 51.1% 42.4%
7+ rooms 43.4% 41.1% 45.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.2% 2.1%
1 bedroom 0% 5.8% 10.3%
2 bedrooms 25.2% 22.9% 21.3%
3 bedrooms 51.7% 45% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 23.1% 26% 30.5%
At a glance
Median year built 1938 1980 1980
Total housing units 143 18,642 2,560,784
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

82.8% owners
Renter-occupied 17.2%
Owner-occupied 82.8%
homeownership rate
Kitzmiller 82.8%
Garrett County 79.7%
Maryland 67.6%

Average household size

2.14
Owner-occupied
2.95
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Kitzmiller 2.14
Garrett County 2.29
Maryland 2.7

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total occupied units 116 12,578 2,362,928
Year moved in
2020 or later 24.1% 17.3% 23.2%
2010 to 2019 36.2% 33.5% 39%
2000 to 2009 24.1% 14.1% 17.1%
1999 or earlier 15.5% 35.1% 20.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 95.7% 98.9% 97.5%
1.01 to 1.50 4.3% 1% 1.7%
1.51 or more 0% 0% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 9.5% 7.9% 8.8%
1 vehicle 45.7% 31.7% 33.5%
2 vehicles 27.6% 37.8% 35.8%
3 or more vehicles 17.2% 22.6% 21.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 90.5% 35% 46.9%
Electricity 6% 25.8% 44.1%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 25.1% 6.6%
All other fuels 3.4% 13.6% 1.6%
No fuel used 0% 0.4% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 5.2% 1% 0.6%
No telephone service available 12.1% 1.3% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$84,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Kitzmiller
$84,400
Garrett County
$235,300
Maryland
$419,900

Housing Cost Burden

3.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
3.3%
Owners without a mortgage
8.3%
Renters
0%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Property value
Median Value $84,400 $235,300 $419,900
Under $100,000 56.3% 16.4% 5%
$100,000 - $200,000 36.4% 24.3% 7.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 1% 23.3% 14.8%
$300,000 - $500,000 1% 22.2% 37.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 4.2% 9.7% 29.7%
$1,000,000 and more 1% 4.2% 6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 62.5% 50.4% 71%
Without a mortgage 37.5% 49.6% 29%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $950 $1,546 $2,347
Without a mortgage $350 $461 $753
Gross rent
Median rent $888 $765 $1,705

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

9.3%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Kitzmiller 9.3%
Garrett County 25.9%
Maryland 43.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

10.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Kitzmiller 10.4%
Garrett County 9.8%
Maryland 8.8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

44
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
20.5%
K–12
75%
College / Undergraduate
4.5%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Kitzmiller
0%
Garrett County
31.3%
Maryland
41.8%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total enrolled (age 3+) 44 5,178 1,533,098
Nursery / preschool 20.5% 7% 5.7%
K–12 75% 71.7% 66.3%
Kindergarten 13.6% 5.6% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 40.9% 23.3% 19.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 6.8% 16.8% 20.5%
High School: Grades 9–12 13.6% 26% 21.5%
College or graduate school 4.5% 21.3% 28%
College, undergraduate 4.5% 16.7% 20.4%
Graduate, professional school 0% 4.6% 7.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 31.3% 41.8%
School type
Public school 95.5% 84% 80%
Private school 4.5% 16% 20%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

193
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
53.9%
Some college no degree
16.1%
Associates degree
10.4%
Bachelors degree
6.2%
Graduate or professional degree
3.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Kitzmiller due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
50% · 50%
HS graduate
57.7% · 42.3%
Some college no degree
25.8% · 74.2%
Associates degree
30% · 70%
Bachelors degree
33.3% · 66.7%
Graduate or professional degree
66.7% · 33.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Population (25+) 193 21,509 4,301,335
Less than 9th grade 0% 3.5% 4%
9th–12th, no diploma 10.4% 6.3% 4.8%
High school diploma or GED 53.9% 39.2% 23.4%
Some college, no degree 16.1% 15.6% 17.4%
Associate's degree 10.4% 9.5% 6.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 9.3% 25.9% 43.4%
Bachelor's degree 6.2% 13.6% 22.7%
Graduate or professional 3.1% 12.4% 20.8%
High School or higher 89.6% 90.2% 91.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$44,375
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$23,958
HS graduate
$49,643
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
45%
HS graduate
14.4%
Some college or associates
19.6%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $44,375 $48,105 $65,293
Less than high school graduate $23,958 $33,514 $35,487
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $49,643 $37,543 $45,113
Some college or associate's degree $— $42,280 $54,823
Bachelor's degree $— $55,979 $80,465
Graduate or professional degree $— $79,848 $105,640
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 45% 24.5% 20.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.4% 12.4% 12.6%
Some college or associate's degree 19.6% 9.6% 8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 3.4% 3.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

210
residents 16 years and over
Kitzmiller 210
Garrett County 24,132
Maryland 4,991,002

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
52.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Kitzmiller 52.9%
Garrett County 55.7%
Maryland 63.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

43.3
years ∙ half are younger than 43.3, half older
Kitzmiller
43.3
Garrett County
42.5
Maryland
40.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

57.6% male
Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Kitzmiller 42.4
Garrett County 46
Maryland 48.9

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Kitzmiller
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total labor force 132 14,041 3,351,096
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.3% 3.6% 3.6%
20 to 24 years 10.6% 8% 8.4%
25 to 29 years 22.7% 9.3% 10%
30 to 34 years 7.6% 10.6% 11%
35 to 44 years 7.6% 18.3% 21.8%
45 to 54 years 37.1% 20.9% 20.1%
55 to 59 years 9.8% 11% 9.8%
60 to 64 years 1.5% 10.3% 8.1%
65 to 74 years 0.8% 6.3% 6%
75 years and over 0% 1.7% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 57.6% 54% 51.1%
Female 42.4% 46% 48.9%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

62.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Kitzmiller
62.9%
Garrett County
58.2%
Maryland
67.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

73.8%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
52.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Kitzmiller 52.3%
Garrett County 53.9%
Maryland 63.2%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Kitzmiller
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 100% 41.7% 37.9%
20 to 24 years 100% 79.1% 75.2%
25 to 29 years 85.7% 84.3% 86.3%
30 to 34 years 66.7% 93.1% 86%
35 to 44 years 62.5% 80.2% 86.8%
45 to 54 years 86% 81.3% 86.6%
55 to 59 years 81.3% 75% 79.6%
60 to 64 years 28.6% 56.6% 65.6%
65 to 74 years 4% 22.1% 32.9%
75 years and over 0% 8.2% 8.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 73.8% 62.4% 71.4%
Female 52.3% 53.9% 63.2%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 64.2% 58.2% 64.7%
Black or African American —% 38.2% 68.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 80.9% 69.1%
Asian —% 69.8% 68.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 66.8%
Some Other Race 20% 85.9% 74.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 50% 49.5% 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9% 68.9% 74.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

15.9%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Kitzmiller
15.9%
Garrett County
4.4%
Maryland
4.9%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

22.4%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Kitzmiller 22.4%
Garrett County 5.2%
Maryland 5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Kitzmiller
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 7% 15.1%
20 to 24 years 21.4% 6.1% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 33.3% 4.4% 5.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 2.3% 4.8%
35 to 44 years 0% 3.4% 4%
45 to 54 years 16.3% 3.4% 3.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 8.2% 3.3%
60 to 64 years 0% 5.6% 3.8%
65 to 74 years 0% 1% 3.2%
75 years and over —% 5% 3.4%
By gender
Male 22.4% 5.2% 5%
Female 7.1% 3.4% 4.8%
By race, ethnicity
White 16.3% 4.2% 3.6%
Black or African American —% 4.5% 7.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 6%
Asian —% 0% 4.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 3.8%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 5.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 14.3% 5%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 3.5% 4.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

111
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Kitzmiller 111
Garrett County 13,430
Maryland 3,151,451
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

77%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Kitzmiller 77%
Garrett County 70%
Maryland 75%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Kitzmiller, MD workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 17.1%
Educational services 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 10.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 20.3% of 59 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 26.9% of 52 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Kitzmiller
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total employed population 111 13,430 3,151,451
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.9% 1.5% 0.5%
Mining and logging 8.1% 1.4% 0%
Construction 5.4% 11.2% 7.3%
Manufacturing 17.1% 10.1% 4.8%
Wholesale trade 2.7% 1.9% 1.6%
Retail trade 5.4% 11.4% 8.9%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1.8% 2.5% 4.6%
Utilities 1.8% 0.6% 0.6%
Information 0% 1% 1.8%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.8% 2.4% 3.8%
Real estate and leasing 1.8% 2.1% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0.9% 5.2% 12.2%
Corporate management 1.8% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 9% 4.7% 4.2%
Education and health services
Educational services 12.6% 9.4% 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 10.8% 13.3% 13.5%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.2% 2%
Accommodation and food services 6.3% 7.5% 5.5%
Other services 5.4% 5.4% 5.2%
Government 6.3% 7.1% 11.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

61.3% Private
Government 21.6%
Private Employment 61.3%
Self Employed 17.1%
Private employment (%)
Kitzmiller 61.3%
Garrett County 67.9%
Maryland 68.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

17.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 3.6%
Unincorporated business 13.5%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Kitzmiller
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Private wage & salary 61.3% 67.9% 68.6%
For-profit company employees 55% 59.4% 58.1%
Not-for-profit employees 6.3% 8.5% 10.4%
Self-employed 17.1% 11.9% 8.9%
Incorporated business 3.6% 4.6% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 13.5% 7.1% 5.1%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 21.6% 20.2% 22.5%
Local government 18.9% 9.7% 7.7%
State government 1.8% 8.9% 4.4%
Federal government 0.9% 1.7% 10.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

7.2% WFH
Work from home 7.2%
Commute to work 92.8%
Working from home (%)
Kitzmiller 7.2%
Garrett County 12.3%
Maryland 19.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

41.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Kitzmiller 41.6
Garrett County 23.7
Maryland 31.1
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Kitzmiller
Employed residents 16+.
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total employed population 111 13,430 3,151,451
Worked from home 7.2% 12.3% 19.3%
Drove Alone 72.1% 75.1% 64.7%
Carpooled 20.7% 8.3% 7.7%
Public transportation 0% 1.1% 4.2%
Walked 0% 2% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.2% 2%
Commuting population 103 11,518 2,523,285
Mean travel time (minutes) 41.6 23.7 31.1
Less than 5 minutes 0% 5.4% 1.8%
5 to 14 minutes 7.8% 29.5% 16.4%
15 to 29 minutes 34% 35% 33%
30 to 44 minutes 31.1% 15.9% 24.5%
45 to 59 minutes 14.6% 7.2% 11.5%
60 to 89 minutes 1% 4.4% 9.1%
90 minutes or more 11.7% 2.6% 3.6%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$50,208
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Kitzmiller $50,208
Garrett County $57,305
Maryland $75,866
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

89 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Kitzmiller 89¢
Garrett County 80¢
Maryland 87¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Kitzmiller, MD workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$79,375
Workers in Mining and logging report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Mining and logging $79,375
Construction $48,750
Manufacturing $47,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Mining and logging earn the highest median earnings — $79,375, compared to $52,083 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $51,250, compared to $46,250 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Kitzmiller
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Median Earnings $50,208 $57,305 $75,866
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $56,310 $50,428
Mining and logging $79,375 $88,750 $84,615
Construction $48,750 $53,989 $63,576
Manufacturing $47,750 $54,479 $80,344
Wholesale trade $— $53,125 $68,362
Retail trade $— $48,718 $46,679
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $59,762 $58,857
Utilities $— $128,631 $99,317
Information $— $154,583 $92,245
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $54,000 $95,180
Real estate and leasing $— $61,875 $74,283
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $82,784 $113,091
Corporate management $— $— $112,511
Administrative and waste services $— $52,439 $51,495
Education and health services
Educational services $33,750 $59,926 $73,303
Health care and social assistance $36,250 $60,772 $65,170
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $67,969 $56,540
Accommodation and food services $— $37,500 $38,885
Other services $— $47,206 $61,859
Government $41,750 $66,398 $112,996
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$54,375
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $54,375
Local government $41,250
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $56,250, compared to $52,083 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $45,625, compared to $46,250 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Kitzmiller
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $54,375 $55,061 $67,339
Not-for-profit employees $— $52,760 $79,720
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $77,537 $85,128
Unincorporated business $— $49,464 $51,323
Government
Local government $41,250 $58,003 $74,458
State government $— $60,302 $72,560
Federal government $— $91,719 $122,263
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Kitzmiller, MD workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$90,000
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $90,000
Construction and extraction $78,125
Sales $51,667
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Construction and extraction occupations earn the highest median earnings — $78,125 versus $52,083 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $45,625 versus $46,250 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Kitzmiller
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Median earnings(Total) $50,208 $57,305 $75,866
Management and business
Management $90,000 $93,500 $109,145
Business and finance $— $80,112 $101,983
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $94,625 $121,750
Architecture and engineering $— $76,148 $116,294
Sciences $— $85,163 $111,303
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $53,819 $69,524
Legal $— $107,465 $137,731
Education, Training and Library $43,750 $61,959 $71,581
Arts, design and media $— $76,771 $82,318
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $86,402 $104,060
Health technicians $— $48,000 $60,779
Healthcare support $— $38,058 $41,881
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $60,167 $67,431
Law enforcement $— $88,155 $97,608
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $29,107 $34,064
Building and grounds cleaning $— $42,232 $37,858
Personal care and service $— $30,375 $40,212
Sales and office
Sales $51,667 $59,103 $60,799
Office and Administrative Support $39,250 $41,672 $55,557
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $135,050 $38,138
Construction and extraction $78,125 $49,750 $56,244
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $67,515 $64,343
Production and transportation
Production $48,250 $41,595 $55,457
Transportation $— $56,442 $54,162
Material moving $— $34,833 $39,681
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$55,500
Median household income in Kitzmiller
Median household income (USD)
Kitzmiller
$55,500
Garrett County
$67,688
Maryland
$103,678
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Kitzmiller, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$33,500
Per capita income in Kitzmiller
Per capita income (USD)
Kitzmiller
$33,500
Garrett County
$43,354
Maryland
$52,979
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Kitzmiller, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$75,359
Average household income in Kitzmiller
Avg household income (USD)
Kitzmiller
$75,359
Garrett County
$97,358
Maryland
$136,642
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Kitzmiller, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$75,359
Mean household income
$55,500
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Kitzmiller $19,859
Garrett County $29,670
Maryland $32,964
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Kitzmiller
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Kitzmiller and peer geographies.
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total households 116 12,578 2,362,928
Median household income $55,500 $67,688 $103,678
Mean household income $75,359 $97,358 $136,642
Mean-median gap $19,859 $29,670 $32,964
Family households 71 8,247 1,535,706
Median family income $61,750 $83,750 $127,817
Mean family income $76,670 $119,008 $162,068
Mean-median gap $14,920 $35,258 $34,251
Non-family households 45 4,331 827,222
Median non-family income $45,625 $34,849 $62,625
Mean non-family income $66,404 $53,103 $82,748
Mean-median gap $20,779 $18,254 $20,123
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $33,500 $43,354 $52,979
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

75%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Kitzmiller
75%
Garrett County
70.7%
Maryland
80.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
30.2% of households (35) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $18,243
SSI (disability)
10.3% of households (12) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $8,433
Cash Assistance
6% of households (7) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $8,433
SNAP / Food Stamps
27.6% of households (32) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Kitzmiller
Share of households receiving each income type
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total households 116 12,578 2,362,928
Wage-based income
With earnings 75% 71% 81%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 30% 40% 29%
Average social security income $18,243 $25,171 $25,101
Retirement income 18% 29% 26%
Average retirement income $26,824 $30,893 $41,680
SSI (Supplemental security) 10% 4% 4%
Average SSI income $8,433 $9,988 $11,559
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 28% 15% 11%
Cash assistance 6% 2% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$61,750
Family households earn $61,750, compared to $45,625 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$55,500
Family households
$61,750
Nonfamily households
$45,625
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$66,875
Married-couple families earn $66,875, compared to $37,500 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$61,750
Married-couple families
$66,875
Other family types
$37,500
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Kitzmiller
Median household and family income by household size in Kitzmiller, compared with peer geographies.
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Total households 116 12,578 2,362,928
Household income by size
1-person $44,792 $32,718 $55,056
2-person $65,000 $73,639 $112,388
3-person $— $98,603 $134,261
4-person $— $113,196 $156,888
5-person $— $86,809 $152,867
6-person $— $83,281 $147,491
7-person or more $— $106,838 $153,160
Total families 71 8,247 1,535,706
Family income by size
2-person $61,250 $72,692 $109,803
3-person $121,250 $96,625 $131,194
4-person $48,250 $109,684 $158,187
5-person $— $110,667 $153,250
6-person $— $83,281 $144,286
7-person or more $— $106,917 $150,734
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

50.06%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.91%
of all household income
Top 20%
50.06%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.91% — meaning the top 20% hold 13 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$323,457
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.27%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
21.46%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $323,457 and hold 21.46% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.27%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
43.1%
$50K - $100K
37.9%
$100K - $150K
7.8%
$150K - $200K
4.3%
Over $200K
6.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

19%
of all households, 22 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Kitzmiller 19%
Garrett County 31.9%
Maryland 51.7%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Kitzmiller
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Kitzmiller, compared with peer geographies.
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Median household income $55,500 $67,688 $103,678
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.3% 5.4% 4.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 6% 4.2% 2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 7.2% 4.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 8.6% 4.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.5% 11.8% 7.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 25% 18.5% 12.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.5% 11.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.8% 16.2% 18.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 6.4% 12.5%
$200,000 or more 6.9% 9.3% 20.3%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 27.6% 25.4% 16%
Share below $75,000 68.1% 55.7% 36.3%
Share above $100,000 19% 31.9% 51.7%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.44
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Kitzmiller 0.44
Garrett County 0.49
Maryland 0.46
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$188,607
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Kitzmiller
$188,607
Garrett County
$257,872
Maryland
$333,934
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Kitzmiller
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $28,500 $29,113 $42,893
Lower 20% $48,714 $55,085 $82,098
Middle 20% $67,000 $83,814 $127,967
Upper 20% $96,000 $137,000 $201,435
Top 5% threshold $241,500 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $14,736 $14,748 $21,566
Lower 20% $39,043 $40,772 $62,469
Middle 20% $56,118 $68,119 $104,057
Upper 20% $78,295 $105,278 $161,184
Top 20% $188,607 $257,872 $333,934
Top 5% $323,457 $498,942 $562,624
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.91% 3.09% 3.16%
Lower 20% 10.36% 8.37% 9.14%
Middle 20% 14.89% 13.99% 15.23%
Upper 20% 20.78% 21.61% 23.59%
Top 20% 50.06% 52.94% 48.88%
Top 5% 21.46% 25.61% 20.59%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Kitzmiller due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 112 White households (96.6% of all households), the median household income is $55,500.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Kitzmiller
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Garrett County and Maryland.
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
All Residents $55,500 $67,688 $103,678
White $55,500 $67,996 $115,770
Black or African American $— $— $83,654
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $38,924 $78,283
Asian $— $215,900 $133,197
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $117,614
Some Other Race $— $— $83,265
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $— $107,055
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $92,723
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

23.4%
23.4% of residents, or 61 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Kitzmiller
23.4%
Garrett County
11.2%
Maryland
9.4%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

7.1%
7.1% of full-time, year-round workers, or 6 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Kitzmiller
7.1%
Garrett County
2.1%
Maryland
1.6%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

50%
50% of children under 18, or 27 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Kitzmiller
50%
Garrett County
13.4%
Maryland
11.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

14.9%
14.9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 7 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Kitzmiller
14.9%
Garrett County
9.2%
Maryland
9.5%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
Overall poverty rate 23.4% 11.2% 9.4%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 50% 13.4% 11.5%
Under 5 years 54.2% 9.8% 12.4%
5 to 17 years 46.7% 14.7% 11.2%
18 to 64 years 16.9% 11.4% 8.7%
18 to 34 years 17.2% 9.3% 10.7%
35 to 64 years 16.7% 12.4% 7.6%
65 years and over 14.9% 9.2% 9.5%
Poverty by sex
Male 11.4% 9.8% 8.4%
Female 32.7% 12.7% 10.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 7.1% 2.1% 1.6%
Worked part time or part year 35.1% 14.9% 11.9%
Did not work 14.7% 17.9% 18.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

19%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
19%
Family
21.1%
Nonfamily
15.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

21.1%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
21.1%
Married-couple
12.2%
Other families
40.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Kitzmiller
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 21.1% 8.2% 6.4%
Householder under 25 years 0% 22% 23.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 41.7% 9.1% 8.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 15.6% 9.8% 4.7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.4% 5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 15.6% 21.5% 16.2%
Householder under 25 years —% 46.2% 33.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 7% 9.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 24.4% 17.3%
Householder 65 years and over 35% 20.9% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Kitzmiller due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
23.9% of White residents, or 59 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Kitzmiller
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Kitzmiller and peer geographies.
Kitzmiller Garrett County Maryland
All Residents 23.4% 11.2% 9.4%
White 23.9% 10.9% 6.5%
Black or African American —% 12.5% 13.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 11%
Asian —% 1% 7.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 13%
Some Other Race 28.6% 2.8% 15.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 26.4% 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2% 18.2% 12.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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