Marydel, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 149, Marydel'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

Marydel is a small community located in Maryland, within Caroline County. The total population is 149. It ranks as the 464th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marydel is 25.2 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 32.9% of the population under 18, Marydel has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.1% 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 Marydel is $49,750. This is 52% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $184,100. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Marydel is Hispanic or Latino, making up 57.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.2%. The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (57.7% vs 12.5%).

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 73.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Marydel, 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.