Whaleyville, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Whaleyville'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

Whaleyville is a small community located in Maryland, within Worcester County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 449th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whaleyville is 38.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 3.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whaleyville is $115,288. 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 3.0%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Whaleyville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $187,800. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Whaleyville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Whaleyville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (70.7% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (9.6%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.7% vs 12.5%).

Education

53.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% higher 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 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Whaleyville, 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.