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Parsonsburg

Maryland · 319 residents · 1.307 sq mi
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Parsonsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,333. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 101 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $215,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−24%since 2019
from 420 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
41.1
+36%since 2019
from 30.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
141217294370447201020202024Parsonsburg
2024166
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(20)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(15)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1411.6%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.4%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(33)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.5%(43)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(40)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.2%(55)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.8%(44)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.5%(8)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.9%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,333
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,139 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$25,178
+6%since 2019
from $23,849 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $166,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
35.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+97%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2021
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(355)
Black12.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(255)
Black7.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(17)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Polish25.8%(74)
American19.5%(56)
English10.1%(29)
German10.1%(29)
Irish5.2%(15)
Russian4.9%(14)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2019
from 71.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+1%since 2019
from 15.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Female
46.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(27)
Married62.5%(45)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married50%(22)
Married50%(22)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

Parsonsburg, Maryland has about 319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Parsonsburg, Maryland earns about $49,333 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 $215,000.

How educated are people in Parsonsburg, Maryland?

About 0.0% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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