Germantown, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 95,711 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 48,382

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,701.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Germantown: 179.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.0%

Elevation:

Land Area: 10.8 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 28,646 - 30.7%
      Black alone - 22,504 - 24.1%
      Hispanic - 20,321 - 21.8%
      Asian alone - 19,876 - 21.3%
      Two or more races - 2,697 - 2.9%
      Other race alone - 398 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 116 - 0.1%

On April 20, 1865, George Atzerodt, a co-conspirator in the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, was captured in Germantown. He had been assigned by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate U.S. Vice President Andrew Johnson, but did not do it and instead fled Washington, D.C., on the night of the Lincoln assassination. He was captured at the farm of his cousin Hartman Richter, on Schaeffer Road near Clopper Road. Atzerodt was hanged on July 7, 1865, along with Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, and David Herold at Washington, D.C.'s Fort McNair. George Atzerodt had come to the town with his family from Prussia when he was about nine years old. When he was about 14 his father moved the family to Virginia, but George still had many friends and relatives in Germantown. He was living in Port Tobacco during the Civil War, and supplementing his meager income as a carriage painter by smuggling people across the Potomac River in a row boat. This clandestine occupation brought him into contact with John Surratt and John Wilkes Booth and he was drawn into a plot to kidnap President Lincoln. On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth gave George Atzerodt a gun and told him that he was to kill the vice president, Andrew Johnson, which he refused to do. George panicked when he found out that Booth had shot President Lincoln and made his way to his cousin's, Hartman Richter's, house in Germantown to hide. He was discovered there by soldiers three days after the assassination and was hanged with other conspirators on July 7.

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 0.5 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 0.7 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 0.8 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 1.8 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
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803 RUSSELL AVE 3.6 miles

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GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
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8945 N WESTLAND DR 4.8 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 4.8 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 6.1 miles

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ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 6.4 miles

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
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9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 6.5 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
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15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 6.6 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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STERLING, VA 20165
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PO BOX 59815 11.5 miles

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ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
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18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 11.6 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
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21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
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2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 12.0 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
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STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
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46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
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STERLING, VA 20166
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21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
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21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 14.9 miles

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Ashburn, VA 20147
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LEESBURG, VA 20176
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Herndon, VA 20170
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11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
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208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
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205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 15.4 miles

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
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8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 15.7 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
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51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 15.7 miles

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
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LEESBURG, VA 20175
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462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
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45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
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301 WATERSVILLE RD 16.1 miles

301 WATERSVILLE RD
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
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211 S King St Suite C, 16.3 miles

211 S King St Suite C,
Leesburg, VA 20175
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9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
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1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
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Ashburn, VA 20148
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490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L 18.2 miles

490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L
FREDERICK, MD 21701
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8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 18.2 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
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13823 OUTLET DR 18.5 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
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3676 Alpen Greenway 18.6 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
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100 MAPLE AVE E 18.8 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
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400 W 7TH ST 18.9 miles

400 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
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915 Toll House Ave Ste 203, 19.1 miles

915 Toll House Ave Ste 203,
Frederick, MD 21701
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1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22, 19.7 miles

1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22,
Frederick, MD 21702
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141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100 20.1 miles

141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100
FREDERICK, MD 21702
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920 W BROAD ST STE B 20.1 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
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3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 20.6 miles

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FAIRFAX, VA 22033
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11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 20.9 miles

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
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3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
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1411 H SERVICE RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
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WASHINGTON, DC 20010
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FAIRFAX, VA 22031
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Fairfax, VA 22031
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4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
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10452 BALTIMORE AVE 21.4 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
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CHANTILLY, VA 20152
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LAUREL, MD 20723
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BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
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ARLINGTON, VA 22201
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WASHINGTON, DC 20017
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Washington, DC 20037
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CHANTILLY, VA 20151
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3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
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WASHINGTON, DC 20001
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WASHINGTON, DC 20036
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Washington, DC 20036
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WASHINGTON, DC 20036
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Falls Church, VA 22044
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2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
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FAIRFAX, VA 22033
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10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
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10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
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FAIRFAX, VA 22030
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815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
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11848 Robertson Farm Circle 22.9 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
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6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
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1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 23.2 miles

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
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P. O. BOX 376 23.3 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
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5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 23.6 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
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3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 23.6 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
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1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101 23.7 miles

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101
Eldersburg, MD 21784
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7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
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6656 DOBBIN RD 23.9 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
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6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 24.6 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Urine or hair drug testing methods in Germantown, MD - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Germantown, MD centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Germantown, MD

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Germantown, MD

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Germantown, MD locations are ready to serve your needs.

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On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Germantown, MD

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Germantown, MD.

Drug Testing Locations in Germantown, MD

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Germantown, MD and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Germantown, MD have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Germantown, MD specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

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Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

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Local Area Info: Germantown, Maryland

Germantown is an urbanized census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. With a population of 90,676 as of 2013 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Germantown is the third most populous place in Maryland, after the city of Baltimore, and the census-designated place of Columbia. Germantown is located approximately 25–30 miles (40–48 km) outside of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. and is an important part of the Washington metropolitan area.

Germantown was founded in the early 19th century by European immigrants though much of the area's development did not occur until the mid-20th century. The original plan for Germantown divided the area into a downtown and six town villages: Gunners Lake Village, Kingsview Village, Churchill Village, Middlebrook Village, Clopper's Mill Village, and Neelsville Village. The Churchill Town Sector at the corner of Maryland Route 118 and Middlebrook Road most closely resembles the downtown or center of Germantown because of the location of the Upcounty Regional Services Center, the Germantown Public Library, the Black Rock Arts Center, the Regal Germantown Stadium 14, and pedestrian shopping that features an array of restaurants. Three exits to Interstate 270 are less than one mile away, the Maryland Area Regional Commuter train is within walking distance, and the Germantown Transit Center that provides Ride On shuttle service to the Shady Grove station of the Washington Metro's Red Line.

Germantown has the assigned ZIP codes of 20874 and 20876 for delivery and 20875 for post office boxes. It is the most populous Germantown in Maryland and is the only "Germantown, Maryland" that is recognized by the United States Postal Service.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 95,711 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 48,382

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,701.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Germantown: 179.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.0%

Elevation:

Land Area: 10.8 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 28,646 - 30.7%
      Black alone - 22,504 - 24.1%
      Hispanic - 20,321 - 21.8%
      Asian alone - 19,876 - 21.3%
      Two or more races - 2,697 - 2.9%
      Other race alone - 398 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 116 - 0.1%

On April 20, 1865, George Atzerodt, a co-conspirator in the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, was captured in Germantown. He had been assigned by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate U.S. Vice President Andrew Johnson, but did not do it and instead fled Washington, D.C., on the night of the Lincoln assassination. He was captured at the farm of his cousin Hartman Richter, on Schaeffer Road near Clopper Road. Atzerodt was hanged on July 7, 1865, along with Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, and David Herold at Washington, D.C.'s Fort McNair. George Atzerodt had come to the town with his family from Prussia when he was about nine years old. When he was about 14 his father moved the family to Virginia, but George still had many friends and relatives in Germantown. He was living in Port Tobacco during the Civil War, and supplementing his meager income as a carriage painter by smuggling people across the Potomac River in a row boat. This clandestine occupation brought him into contact with John Surratt and John Wilkes Booth and he was drawn into a plot to kidnap President Lincoln. On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth gave George Atzerodt a gun and told him that he was to kill the vice president, Andrew Johnson, which he refused to do. George panicked when he found out that Booth had shot President Lincoln and made his way to his cousin's, Hartman Richter's, house in Germantown to hide. He was discovered there by soldiers three days after the assassination and was hanged with other conspirators on July 7.

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