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Parsonsburg

Maryland · 166 residents · 1.307 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−2%since 2023
from 170 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 130 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.3
+75%since 2023
from 16.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
141217294370447201020202024Parsonsburg
2024166
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,320
−23%since 2023
from $31,386 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−20%since 2023
from 0.444 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(10)
Diversity Score13.8%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
Female
41.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

Parsonsburg, Maryland has about 166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Parsonsburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

About 13.3% of people in Parsonsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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