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Whaleyville

Maryland · 198 residents · 1.014 sq mi
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Whaleyville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,288. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $187,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
+60%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
195 / sq mi
+57%since 2009
from 124 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−11%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
24721191662142000201020202024Whaleyville
2024198
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3429.8%(59)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.2%(48)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.2%(38)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.1%(10)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.2%(36)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,288
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,288
+200%since 2000
from $17,440 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
94.0%
+80.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
−38%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,800
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−72%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
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-Hispanic95.2%(118)
Black2.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(140)
Black9.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
57
+184%since 2009
from 20 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 Rican19.7%(39)
Ancestry
Romanian29.8%(59)
American13.1%(26)
Lithuanian7.1%(14)
Polish7.1%(14)
RANKED:Largest Romanian population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest American population · Largest Lithuanian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
61.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
29.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.9%
−56.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.2%(40)
Married15.7%(13)
Widowed7.2%(6)
Divorced28.9%(24)
Women 15+
Never married75%(81)
Married9.3%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.7%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whaleyville, Maryland?

Whaleyville, Maryland has about 198 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whaleyville, Maryland?

The typical household in Whaleyville, Maryland earns about $115,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whaleyville, Maryland expensive?

In Whaleyville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $187,800.

How educated are people in Whaleyville, Maryland?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whaleyville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whaleyville, Maryland?

About 3.0% of people in Whaleyville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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