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Parsonsburg

Maryland · 166 residents · 1.31 sq mi
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With 166 people, Parsonsburg is a city in Maryland. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The median age is 28.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. About 25% of adults have finished a four-year degree.

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
Land area
1.31 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
141217294370447201020202024Parsonsburg
2024166
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 915.1%(25)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1415.1%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916.3%(27)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3427.1%(45)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(22)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.3%(22)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
Persons per household
2.52 people
−53%since 2023
from 5.31 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
Polish25.8%(74)
American19.5%(56)
English10.1%(29)
German10.1%(29)
Irish5.2%(15)
Russian4.9%(14)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
66.7%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(27)
Married62.5%(45)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married50%(22)
Married50%(22)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
86.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
13.3%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
86.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
13.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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

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