Taneytown, Maryland
Taneytown: Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
About
Taneytown is a town located in the county of Carroll in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,728 and a population density of 870 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,846 inhabitants.
The town was created 188 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Taneytown
| Population : | 6,846 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Carroll County |
| Postal code : | 21787 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 410 |
| Area : | 7.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 505 feet / 154 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:25:24 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 885 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Taneytown is located at 39°39'28"N 77°10'28"W (39.6578800, -77.1744300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Taneytown
Demographics
The population of Taneytown increased by 1.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,728 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,746 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,744 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,752 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,761 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,756 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,757 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,776 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,806 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,817 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,846 | 0.42% | estimation process |
Other Places in Taneytown
1 Taneytown City Hall
17 E Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD 21787 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Taneytown (3)
People born in Taneytown, including Union Army general Jacob Gartner Lauman, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Sterling A. Galt, Explorer and army officer who explored death valley Rogers Birnie, .
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Schools in Taneytown
College & universities near Taneytown, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163462 | Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg (MD) | 21727-7799 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Taneytown, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| HFY | Harpers Ferry | Potomac St. & Shenandoah St. | RAIL |
| BAL | Pennsylvania Station | 1515 North Charles Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Taneytown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Taneytown Post Office | Taneytown (MD) | 21787 |
Other cities in Carroll County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carroll County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eldersburg | 30,531 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Westminster | 18,712 | City in northern Maryland, United States |
| Mount Airy | 9,502 | City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States |
| Hampstead | 6,426 | Town in Carroll County in the U. |
| Manchester | 4,876 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Sykesville | 3,973 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Rising Sun | 2,784 | Town of the United States |
| New Windsor | 1,404 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
| Union Bridge | 963 | Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Taneytown distances to largest Maryland cities
