Crumpton, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 248, Crumpton'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

Crumpton is a small community located in Maryland, within Queen Anne's County. The total population is 248. It ranks as the 432nd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crumpton is 49.8 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crumpton is $115,417. This is 11% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 43% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 118% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 26.7%. This is 445% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $160,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Crumpton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crumpton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.2% vs 46.6%).

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crumpton, 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.