Perryville town, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Perryville town, Maryland Demographics
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As of 2026, Perryville town, Maryland has a total population of 4,425, the 215th largest city in Maryland, with a median household income of $75,543, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Perryville town Quick Facts

Population 4,425

Median Household Income $75,543

Median Home Value $267,700

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 39.0 years

Homeownership Rate 67.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

High School Graduation Rate 89.7%

Diversity Index 41/100

Population 4,425 215th of 528

Median Income $75,543 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 13.3% 7% higher national

Median Home Value $267,700 bottom 30%

How Perryville town Compares

Median Household Income

Perryville town

$75,543

$101,652

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Perryville town

$267,700

$397,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 11.3%

$50K-$100K 25.3%

$100K+ 40.1%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%

66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.5%

Renter 32.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.0%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

29.1%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Perryville town Rankings in Maryland

#215 Population of 528

#342 Median Income of 528

#393 Education of 528

#337 Home Value of 528

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Cities Similar to Perryville town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
La Vale CDP	4,388	$77,634	$171,300	36.4%	4.2%
Delmar town	4,058	$77,402	$211,600	29.3%	9.2%
Chester CDP	4,539	$90,938	$441,200	37.6%	10.6%
North East town	4,095	$87,510	$243,500	38.0%	16.0%
Indian Head town	3,982	$84,898	$258,900	13.6%	7.3%

Population Overview

Perryville town is a small community located in Maryland. The total population is 4,425. It ranks as the 215th most populous out of 528 cities and towns in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perryville town is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perryville town is $75,543. This is 26% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $267,700. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Perryville town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.9% vs 47.4%). The Black or African American population (13.6%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 12.1%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Perryville town, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 528 Census-designated places in Maryland. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Perryville town, Maryland?

Perryville town, Maryland has a population of 4,425 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Perryville town, MD?

The median household income in Perryville town is $75,543, which is 4% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Perryville town, MD?

The poverty rate in Perryville town is 13.3%. This means approximately 578 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Perryville town, Maryland?

Perryville town's population is 74.9% White, 13.6% Black, 3.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Perryville town, MD?

The median home value in Perryville town is $267,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Perryville town, Maryland?

19.3% of adults (25+) in Perryville town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.