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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

319
−24%since 2019
from 420 in 2019
2010 – 2024
244 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 321 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
41.1
+36%since 2019
from 30.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
141217294370447201020202024Parsonsburg
2024166
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,333
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,139 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
$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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$215,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $166,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
64.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
35.8% rent
4.4
+97%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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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)
Diversity Score33.6%(141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(255)
Black7.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(17)
Diversity Score40.9%(130)
41
+22%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+1%since 2019
from 15.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
76.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
74.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
46.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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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