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Federalsburg, MD

Town in Caroline County, Maryland.

Population

2,837

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,470

ZIP codes

0

Federalsburg and its ZIP codes

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Federalsburg at a glance

  • Federalsburg is about 2.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $33,571, 68% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 (63% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,017 a month.

Local data for Federalsburg, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Federalsburg, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$33,571

Poverty rate

34.0%

Median home value

$156,500

Median rent

$1,017/mo

Homeownership

51.4%

Bachelor's or higher

6.9%

Median age

34.2

Average commute

26.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Italian Americans (181), Irish Americans (171).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for Federalsburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,633

9,016 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,692

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$210M

FY 2026, $6,305 per person

Caroline County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Federalsburg, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.0%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home2.6%

Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Federalsburg, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

738

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

158

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 25°F

46.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Federalsburg, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

48.0%

U.S. 33.3% +14.7 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

21.5%

U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.7%

U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts

Cities near Federalsburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HurlockTown7.2 mi2.7
PrestonTown7.5 mi0.5
EldoradoTown7.7 mi0.1
BrookviewTown8.4 mi0
ChoptankCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.2
Seaford, DECity9.4 mi5.1
Bridgeville, DETown9.7 mi4.8
GalestownTown9.7 mi0.2
Blades, DETown10 mi0.6
WillistonCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
East New MarketTown10 mi0.4
SecretaryTown11 mi0.3
SharptownTown11 mi0.4
Bethel, DETown12 mi0.4
Greenwood, DETown13 mi0.8
DentonTown13 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Federalsburg, MD in?
Federalsburg is in Caroline County, Maryland.
What is the population of Federalsburg, MD?
About 2,837 people live in Federalsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Federalsburg?
Nearby places include Hurlock (7.2 mi), Preston (7.5 mi), Eldorado (7.7 mi), Brookview (8.4 mi), Choptank (9.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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