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Parole

Maryland · 15,922 residents · 10.269 sq mi
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Parole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $443,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,922
+13%since 2000
from 14,031 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,550 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+3%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K17K19K1990201020202024Parole
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,571
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,177
+41%since 2000
from $39,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,511
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $998 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+72%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(13,658)
Black6.6%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(535)
Asian2.7%(425)
Other0.9%(141)
Diversity Score30.9%(4,916)
Diversity Score
31
+39%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parole, Maryland?

Parole, Maryland has about 15,922 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parole, Maryland?

The typical household in Parole, Maryland earns about $83,571 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 $443,600, and the typical rent is about $1,511 a month.

How educated are people in Parole, Maryland?

About 53.6% 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 3.1% 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 5,868 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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