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Snow Hill

Maryland · 2,237 residents (2025 est.) · 1.48 sq mi
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Snow Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,900. Households here earn about 53% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,659
+10%since 2000
from 2,409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,797 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1,745 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,237 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Snow Hill
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(80)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.1%(243)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(170)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.6%(389)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(188)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(209)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.5%(438)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.1%(268)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649%(240)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(237)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(127)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(70)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,382
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,730 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,871
+66%since 2000
from $15,560 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+2%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−7%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,340)
Black42%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(26)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(1,615)
Black31.3%(832)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(110)
Asian2.4%(63)
Other1.5%(39)
Diversity Score
66
+12%since 2009
from 59 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.2%(86)
Spaniard0.6%(17)
Colombian0.2%(5)
Ecuadorian0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.4%(63)
Ancestry
German13.7%(365)
Irish11.4%(304)
English7.2%(192)
Italian7%(187)
American3.5%(93)
Welsh1.6%(43)
Scottish1.2%(33)
French0.9%(23)
British0.6%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(13)
Dutch0.5%(12)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.4%(11)
Ukrainian0.4%(10)
Polish0.3%(8)
Greek0.2%(6)
Danish0.2%(4)
Austrian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.2%(439)
Married40%(364)
Widowed3.4%(31)
Divorced8.5%(77)
Women 15+
Never married55.2%(693)
Married28.5%(358)
Widowed8%(101)
Divorced8.2%(103)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snow Hill, Maryland?

Snow Hill, Maryland has about 2,659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snow Hill, Maryland?

The typical household in Snow Hill, Maryland earns about $48,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snow Hill, Maryland expensive?

In Snow Hill, Maryland, the median home is worth about $222,900, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Snow Hill, Maryland?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Snow Hill, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snow Hill, Maryland?

About 18.4% of people in Snow Hill, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snow Hill, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Snow Hill, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 442 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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