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Fishing Creek

Maryland · 173 residents · 1.056 sq mi
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Fishing Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,955. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $331,800. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

173
−12%since 2019
from 197 in 2019
2010 – 2024
164 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 187 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
53.5
−15%since 2019
from 62.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
46101156211266201020202024Fishing Creek
2024207
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,955
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,429 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
$27,095
−10%since 2019
from $30,180 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information41.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$331,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $350,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
84.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
16.0% rent
6.9
+31%since 2019
from 5.3 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(13)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.2%(33)
19
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
40.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
25.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
58.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Fishing Creek, Maryland?

Fishing Creek, Maryland has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fishing Creek, Maryland?

The typical household in Fishing Creek, Maryland earns about $47,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fishing Creek, Maryland expensive?

In Fishing Creek, Maryland, the median home is worth about $331,800.

How educated are people in Fishing Creek, Maryland?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fishing Creek, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fishing Creek, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Fishing Creek, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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