Parole, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Parole, Maryland is 17,910 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $119,591, the median home value is $521,100, and the median age is 52.9.
17,910
Population
1744
People / sq mi
$119,591
Median Income
$521,100
Median Home Value
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Parole covers 10.3 sq mi of land at 1744 people per square mile.
About Parole, MD
Age is the most distinctive thing about Parole: a median age of 52.9, older than the national median. Parole is a city in Maryland with a population of 17,910.
Median household income is $119,591, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.7%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $521,100, with typical rent around $2,187.
About 60.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 20.9%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Parole — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$119,591
Median Household Income
$91,215
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$521,100
Median Home Value
$2,187
Median Rent
63.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.8%
High School+
60.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.3%
Drive Alone
68.4%
Public Transit
20.9%
Work From Home
31.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
53.5%
Foreign Born
88.7%
Non-English at Home
10.3%
Veterans
11.4%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.7% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Public Administration | 12.8% |
| Information | 7.2% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parole, Maryland has a population of 17,910 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Parole, Maryland is $119,591, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Parole, Maryland is $521,100, with median monthly rent at $2,187 and a homeownership rate of 63.2%.
The median age in Parole, Maryland is 52.9 years. The population is 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.