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Parsonsburg

Maryland · 339 residents · 1.307 sq mi
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Parsonsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,015. Population has declined 11% since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $183,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
−11%vs 2011
vs 383 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 293 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−26%vs 2011
vs 52.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
141217294370447201020202024Parsonsburg
2024166
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,015
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,569 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$18,253
−13%vs 2011
vs $21,045 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.234
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.266 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $175,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+4%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(254)
Black26.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(27)
Diversity Score60.5%(232)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(287)
Black10%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other9.2%(31)
Diversity Score44%(149)
Diversity Score
44
−27%vs 2011
vs 61 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 18.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
Female
42.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

Parsonsburg, Maryland has about 339 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Parsonsburg, Maryland earns about $48,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parsonsburg, Maryland expensive?

In Parsonsburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $183,800.

How educated are people in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

About 8.8% 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 0.0% of people in Parsonsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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