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Friendsville

Maryland · 438 residents · 1 sq mi
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Friendsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,026. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,800. Households here earn about 56% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
−19%since 2000
from 539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+10%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3554285015746471990201020202024Friendsville
2024416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,026
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,157
+59%since 2000
from $13,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(527)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(395)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score12.2%(54)
Diversity Score
12
+338%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendsville, Maryland?

Friendsville, Maryland has about 438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friendsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Friendsville, Maryland earns about $38,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friendsville, Maryland expensive?

In Friendsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Friendsville, Maryland?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Friendsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friendsville, Maryland?

About 14.0% of people in Friendsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friendsville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Friendsville, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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