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Federalsburg

Maryland · 2,864 residents (2025 est.) · 1.93 sq mi
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Federalsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,500. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 68% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,837
+8%since 2000
from 2,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,470 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+3%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,864 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Federalsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,571
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,266 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,904
+51%since 2000
from $13,878 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+12%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,017
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+38%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(1,536)
Black36.5%(957)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(1,611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,083)
Black41.8%(1,185)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(266)
Asian4.2%(119)
Other6.5%(184)
Diversity Score83.1%(2,358)
Diversity Score
83
+35%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federalsburg, Maryland?

Federalsburg, Maryland has about 2,837 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Federalsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Federalsburg, Maryland earns about $33,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Federalsburg, Maryland expensive?

In Federalsburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $1,017 a month.

How educated are people in Federalsburg, Maryland?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Federalsburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Federalsburg, Maryland?

About 34.0% of people in Federalsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Federalsburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Federalsburg, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 472 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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