Powellville, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 230, Powellville'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

Powellville is a small community located in Maryland, within Wicomico County. The total population is 230. It ranks as the 438th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powellville is 44.7 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Powellville is $119,531. This is 15% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 48% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Powellville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $229,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Powellville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Powellville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.3% vs 46.6%).

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 76.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Powellville, 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.