Gaithersburg, MD (February 22, 2023)  WalletHub recently compared more than 500 of the largest cities in the U.S. and ranked them based on three key indicators of ethnic diversity, including ethnicity and race, language, and birthplace. Gaithersburg ranked as the third Most Culturally Diverse City amongst all communities in the United States with an ethnic diversity score of 72.59. The City was ranked #2 in the Small City Category for communities with populations under 100,000.

“Gaithersburg is a wonderfully diverse community, and we’re proud to foster an atmosphere of inclusion that welcomes all,” said Mayor Jud Ashman. “It is a great honor to once again rank highly on this list, and it reinforces that we must continue to offer educational, economic, social, recreational, and cultural opportunities for all.”

Four of the top ten most culturally diverse cities in the country are in Maryland, including Germantown, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Rockville. To learn more about the study and how other communities ranked, read WalletHub’s 2023 Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities in the U.S. report here.

WalletHub is an online financial resource and services website for individuals and businesses.

For more on demographics in Gaithersburg explore the “About Us” tab on the City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.