Parole, MD

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2024 Population

17,229

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

53.8

1.7% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

5.68%

9.75% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$120,361

0.644% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$533,500

2.38% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

8,461

7.51% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Parole, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Parole, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parole, MD are The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School (131 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Parole, MD was $533,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Parole, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Parole, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parole, MD is home to a population of 17.2k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.01% of Parole, MD residents were born outside of the country (1.55k people).

In 2024, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.4k people) in Parole, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.27k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 549 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2024 Citizenship

97.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.3% of Parole, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Parole, MD was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Parole, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parole, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 1.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.27k ± 540
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
549 ± 230

6.82%

Hispanic Population

1.18k people

6.82% of the people in Parole, MD are hispanic (1.18k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Parole, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
133,677 ± 8,879 people
India
61,989 ± 6,082 people
Nigeria
50,832 ± 5,513 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

Foreign-Born Population

9.01%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.55k people

9.21%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.65k people

As of 2024, 9.01% of Parole, MD residents (1.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parole, MD was 9.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Parole, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
531 ± 189
Vietnam
452 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
271 ± 118

Parole, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Parole, MD.

Health

97.1% of the population of Parole, MD has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 5.76% on Medicaid, 26% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 3.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.7% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 37% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.86%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

5.76%

Medicaid

26%

Medicare

18.1%

Non-Group

3.03%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parole, MD declined by 20.2% from 3.59% to 2.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Parole, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Parole, MD employs 8.46k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Parole, MD were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,849 people), Public Administration (961 people), and Educational Services (813 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($171,114), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($123,796), and Public Administration ($121,131).

Employment

Occupations

8.46k

2024 Value

± 913

−7.51%

1 Year decline

± 15.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Parole, MD declined at a rate of −7.51%, from 9.15k employees to 8.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parole, MD, are Management Occupations (2,014 people), Sales & Related Occupations (932 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (874 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parole, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.46k

2024 Value

± 913

−7.51%

1 Year decline

± 15.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Parole, MD declined at a rate of −7.51%, from 9.15k employees to 8.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parole, MD, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,849 people), Public Administration (961 people), and Educational Services (813 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parole, MD, though some of these residents may live in Parole, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$100,052

Median earning men ± $17,225

$65,724

Median earning women ± $6,989

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($150,244), Public Administration ($136,688), and Wholesale Trade ($120,370).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($171,188), Manufacturing ($152,986), and Public Administration ($83,426).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Parole, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Parole, MD awarded 131 degrees. The student population of Parole, MD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 19 male students and 183 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parole, MD are White (80 and 61.5%), Black or African American (20 and 15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 10.8%), and Unknown (10 and 7.69%).

The largest universities in Parole, MD by number of degrees awarded are The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School (131 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parole, MD are General Cosmetology (81 and 61.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (41 and 31.3%), and Barbering (9 and 6.87%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 202 students enrolled in Parole, MD, 9.41% men and 90.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 126 records, of which 93.7% were women and 6.35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
81 degrees awarded
Barbering
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Parole, MD was General Cosmetology with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Parole, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

131 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The Temple Annapolis-A Paul Mitchell Partner School with 131 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parole, MD, which is 0.0315 times less than the 127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 80 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parole, MD was $533,500 in 2024, which is 1.6 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $521,100 to $533,500, a 2.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Parole, MD is 64.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Parole, MD have an average commute time of 30.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parole, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$533,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$46,608

$5,909

Median Property Taxes

±$674

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Parole, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Parole, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.2%

Homeownership

2024

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64.2% of the housing units in Parole, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Parole, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$120,361

Median Household Income

± $9,250

9.21k

Number of Households

± 876

In 2024, the median household income of the 9.21k households in Parole, MD grew to $120,361 from the previous year's value of $119,591.

The following chart displays the households in Parole, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parole, MD is from Maryland.

0.448

2024 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (64.3%)
Worked At Home (25%)
Carpooled (3.51%)

In 2024, 64.3% of workers in Parole, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25%) and those who carpooled to work (3.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parole, MD have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.22% of the workforce in Parole, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Parole, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Parole, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Parole, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parole, MD (942 out of 16.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parole, MD is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.