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Perryville

Maryland · 4,391 residents · 3.192 sq mi
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Perryville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,974. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,391
+20%since 2000
from 3,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,376 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Perryville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,974
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,276
+81%since 2000
from $20,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,281)
Black5.9%(215)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(85)
Asian0.8%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(777)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(3,405)
Black10.2%(446)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(188)
Asian1.2%(51)
Other1.4%(64)
Diversity Score39.2%(1,723)
Diversity Score
39
+85%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perryville, Maryland?

Perryville, Maryland has about 4,391 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perryville, Maryland?

The typical household in Perryville, Maryland earns about $81,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perryville, Maryland expensive?

In Perryville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $240,300, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Perryville, Maryland?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Perryville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perryville, Maryland?

About 9.3% of people in Perryville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perryville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Perryville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,935 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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