Smithsburg, Maryland, with a population of just under 3,000, sits in the northern part of Washington County. This small town offers a unique combination of rural and suburban lifestyles. The population density is 2,847 people per square mile – significantly higher than the US average – while still allowing for plenty of outdoor activities to keep locals active all year round.
For starters, there are several locally owned businesses located in Smithsburg including Rouzerville Hardware Store which has been around since 2002 and King's Pizza & Subs which first opened its doors in 1993. Outdoor activities include biking trails that wind through the forested countryside and local parks like Shafer Park where you can enjoy picnics or play a game of tennis. Organized events include the Smithsburg Community Days held annually in August that offers food vendors, live music, carnival games and fireworks. For those interested in sports, there are several baseball and soccer teams sponsored by Smithsburg Recreation Council as well as competitive softball leagues at Shafer Park.
The population in Smithsburg is 2,986. There are 2,863 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Smithsburg is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Smithsburg is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Smithsburg
- 60.2% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 38.6% are married with children
- 20.8% have children, but are single
Race in Smithsburg
- 92.2% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander