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Snow Hill

Maryland · 2,103 residents · 1.48 sq mi
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Snow Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,103
−13%since 2000
from 2,409 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,421 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Snow Hill
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,313
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,730 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,411
+31%since 2000
from $15,560 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+54%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score63.4%(1,527)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(1,183)
Black38.8%(815)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score65.1%(1,368)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
59.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snow Hill, Maryland?

Snow Hill, Maryland has about 2,103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Snow Hill, Maryland earns about $40,313 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 $169,300, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Snow Hill, Maryland?

About 20.2% 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 14.9% of people in Snow Hill, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snow Hill, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Snow Hill, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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