Breathedsville, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Breathedsville, Maryland had a total population of 147, the 466th largest community in Maryland. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Breathedsville Quick Facts
How Breathedsville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 346 | 147 | -57.5% |
How Breathedsville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 68 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Breathedsville Rankings in Maryland
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Other Cities in Washington County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 43,665 | $52,221 | 21.9% | $224,500 |
| Halfway | 10,849 | $71,036 | 10.5% | $253,300 |
| Robinwood | 8,042 | $90,840 | 11.3% | $341,300 |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 6,567 | $103,340 | 8.8% | $333,000 |
| St. James | 4,824 | $97,361 | 4.2% | $409,000 |
| Boonsboro | 3,809 | $95,956 | 3.3% | $352,400 |
| Maugansville | 3,624 | $79,019 | 9.0% | $321,800 |
| Smithsburg | 3,115 | $100,673 | 15.7% | $337,500 |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 2,569 | $122,262 | 2.9% | $374,200 |
| Williamsport | 1,949 | $61,607 | 23.3% | $227,900 |
Cities Similar to Breathedsville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict | 148 | $41,118 | N/A | 0.0% | 23.0% |
| Marydel | 149 | $49,750 | $184,100 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| Bloomington | 150 | $59,063 | $98,100 | 20.6% | 0.0% |
| Nanticoke Acres | 142 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ringgold | 153 | $85,909 | $262,500 | 15.4% | 7.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 147, Breathedsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Breathedsville is a small community located in Maryland, within Washington County. The total population is 147. It ranks as the 466th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.
Age Demographics
The median age in Breathedsville is 71.1 years. This is 80% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 11.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Breathedsville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Breathedsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Breathedsville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Breathedsville, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Breathedsville, Maryland?
Breathedsville, Maryland has a population of 147 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Breathedsville, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Breathedsville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Breathedsville, MD?
The ACS sample for Breathedsville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Breathedsville, Maryland?
Breathedsville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Breathedsville, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Breathedsville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Breathedsville, Maryland?
21.5% of adults (25+) in Breathedsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.