Perryville, MD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Perryville

Neighborhood

Cecil, MD

Principio Furnace / Perry Point

Woodlawn / Port Heights

Havre de Grace Heights / Shawnee Brook South

Carpenter Point / Charlestown Manor Beach

Indian Falls / Timberbrook

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Perryville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Households with Children

31.1%

School Enrollment K-12

433

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.2%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.7%
Seniors (65+): 16.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.7%
High School / GED: 38.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.1%
Single Parents: 9.0%
Couples & Adults: 33.7%
Living Alone: 35.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 15.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 82.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.0%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 2.4%
Not Enrolled: 81.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources