Population 6,017 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Parkton
Household size in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Parkton sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Baltimore area as a whole, where it has 2.59 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.81, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Parkton skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 44.9, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Parkton: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Parkton has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Maryland city with 5,000+ people.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Parkton
Renters in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.7% of households in Parkton rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Parkton: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Parkton are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Baltimore area, where the median home dates to 1975. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,092 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $990 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,627 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,383 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Parkton runs $1,383 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $291 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Parkton
Bachelor's degrees in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.1% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.4% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.7% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.4 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Parkton: 60.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 19.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Parkton: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Parkton has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Maryland cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Parkton
| Period | Parkton | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Parkton has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 11 of the 245 Maryland cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Parkton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkton | 2.70 | 44.1 | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 1983 | $1,383 | 60.7% | 96.7% | 1.6% |
| Freeland | 2.69 | 44.0 | 2.8% | 7.7% | 8.4% | 1982 | $1,597 | 47.5% | 97.1% | 2.1% |
| Hereford | 2.62 | 48.2 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1980 | $1,354 | 60.4% | 99.2% | 3.5% |
| White Hall | 2.71 | 43.8 | 4.4% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 1980 | $2,085 | 42.7% | 94.1% | 2.3% |
| New Freedom | 2.63 | 46.8 | 5.0% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 1985 | $1,354 | 40.1% | 93.4% | 2.8% |
| Monkton | 2.62 | 49.3 | 8.5% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1979 | $1,446 | 62.4% | 98.5% | 7.7% |
| Sparks Glencoe | 2.47 | 46.8 | 5.9% | 28.5% | 1.8% | 1982 | $1,908 | 57.3% | 99.0% | 5.9% |
| Railroad | 2.17 | 48.0 | 8.3% | 14.4% | 4.6% | 1983 | $1,219 | 39.1% | 95.7% | 1.5% |
| Shrewsbury | 2.39 | 49.9 | 7.0% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 1988 | $1,505 | 39.1% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| Upperco | 2.65 | 46.1 | 7.0% | 12.4% | 5.7% | 1969 | $1,544 | 46.1% | 97.2% | 3.4% |
| Stewartstown | 2.55 | 48.8 | 8.4% | 12.0% | 1.1% | 1990 | $1,047 | 28.3% | 95.2% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Parkton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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