Parsonsburg, MD is a small city located in the state of Maryland, with a population of 3,359 and a population density of 99 people per square mile. This city offers many amenities for its citizens, ranging from local businesses to outdoor recreational activities to organizations and sporting events. Some of the local businesses include The Country Store & Deli, a sandwich shop; Parsonsburg Pharmacy, a full-service pharmacy; M&J's Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant; and The Show Room Clothing Boutique. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at nearby Assateague Island National Seashore, fishing on the Pocomoke River or at various fishing sites around the area, kayaking on the Chesapeake Bay or St. Martin’s River, and boating in Chincoteague Bay. There are also numerous organizations that exist in Parsonsburg such as Lions Club International, Kiwanis International and Parsonsburg Community Center that provide social services to residents of the city. Finally, local sports events include high school football games between Stephen Decatur High School and Parkside High School during the fall season as well as basketball tournaments featuring teams from all over the region in the winter months.
The population in Parsonsburg (zip 21849) is 3,359. There are 97 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Parsonsburg (zip 21849) is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Parsonsburg (zip 21849) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Parsonsburg (zip 21849)
- 55.8% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 27.0% are married with children
- 20.6% have children, but are single
Race in Parsonsburg (zip 21849)
- 91.8% are White
- 5.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander