Mardela Springs, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 493, Mardela Springs'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

Mardela Springs is a small community located in Maryland, within Wicomico County. The total population is 493. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mardela Springs is 34.1 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 31.0% of the population under 18, Mardela Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mardela Springs is $64,432. This is 38% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $247,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mardela Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.2%. The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 28.9%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 92.9%. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mardela Springs, 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.