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Parole

Maryland · 17,229 residents · 10.269 sq mi
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Parole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,361. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $533,500. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,229
+23%since 2000
from 14,031 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,678 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
+11%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K17K19K1990201020202024Parole
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,361
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,479 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,891
+135%since 2000
from $39,102 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+6%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,306
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $998 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+43%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(12,546)
Black6.4%(899)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(219)
Asian1.5%(214)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(3,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78%(13,445)
Black7.4%(1,272)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,175)
Asian2.8%(476)
Other5%(861)
Diversity Score47.2%(8,133)
Diversity Score
47
+112%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parole, Maryland?

Parole, Maryland has about 17,229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parole, Maryland?

The typical household in Parole, Maryland earns about $120,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parole, Maryland expensive?

In Parole, Maryland, the median home is worth about $533,500, and the typical rent is about $2,306 a month.

How educated are people in Parole, Maryland?

About 61.7% of adults age 25 and over in Parole, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parole, Maryland?

About 5.7% of people in Parole, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parole, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Parole, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,175 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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