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Federalsburg

Maryland · 2,739 residents · 1.93 sq mi
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Federalsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,300. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,739
+5%since 2000
from 2,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,419 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Federalsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,776
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,266 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,157
+31%since 2000
from $13,878 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+31%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(1,432)
Black40.5%(1,110)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(99)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other5.1%(139)
Diversity Score72.3%(1,980)
Diversity Score
72
+18%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federalsburg, Maryland?

Federalsburg, Maryland has about 2,739 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Federalsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Federalsburg, Maryland earns about $39,776 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 $175,300, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Federalsburg, Maryland?

About 9.9% 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 24.4% 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 374 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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