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Parole

Maryland · 17,877 residents · 10.269 sq mi
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Parole is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,355. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $460,300. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,877
+27%since 2000
from 14,031 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,741 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+9%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K12K14K17K19K1990201020202024Parole
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,355
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,351
+105%since 2000
from $39,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,869
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $998 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(14,375)
Black7.1%(1,270)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(934)
Asian2.9%(526)
Other2.1%(382)
Diversity Score39.3%(7,033)
Diversity Score
39
+77%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parole, Maryland?

Parole, Maryland has about 17,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parole, Maryland?

The typical household in Parole, Maryland earns about $114,355 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 $460,300, and the typical rent is about $1,869 a month.

How educated are people in Parole, Maryland?

About 60.6% 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 4.0% 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 7,823 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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