Town · Maryland
Federalsburg, Maryland
Federalsburg, town, in Caroline County, Maryland. Federalsburg had 2,864 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,833 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,837 (±19). GEOID 2427900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,864
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,833 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,837 ±19
Median household income
$33,571
±$7,131 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$156,500
±$29,409 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,017
±$381 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Federalsburg and what county is it in?
Federalsburg is a town in Caroline County, Maryland. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,468 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Federalsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,864 people lived in Federalsburg on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, in line with Maryland (+1.4%). The 2020 Census counted 2,833 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,837 (±19).
| Measure | Federalsburg | Caroline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,837 ±19 | 33,669 | +172 |
| Households | 1,104 ±115 | 12,495 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.26 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,208 ±130 | 13,531 | no clear change |
Federalsburg's population since 2000
From 2,620 in 2000 to 2,864 in 2025: up 9.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Federalsburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Federalsburg?
The median resident of Federalsburg is 34.2 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.2%.
| Measure | Federalsburg | Caroline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±5.9 | 39.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.8% ±5.1 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.1% ±3.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 44.1% ±4.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.4% ±5.4 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.2% ±9.0 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.8% ±6.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±4.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±3.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8% ±4.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9% ±5.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.2% ±4.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±3.9 pts | 7.3% | +6.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.5% ±6.1 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.9% ±3.0 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±2.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.7% ±2.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Federalsburg earn?
Half of Federalsburg's 1,104 households earn less than $33,571 a year (±$7,131), against $68,457 in Caroline County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $41,878 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Federalsburg | Caroline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,571 ±$7,131 | $68,457 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,254 ±$8,157 | $87,383 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,904 ±$3,478 | $34,341 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.0% ±11.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 44.5% ±17.9 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.7% ±9.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±5.9 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2% ±8.4 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Federalsburg?
Owners occupy 51.4% of Federalsburg's occupied homes and renters 48.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,500 by its owner (±$29,409). The median renter pays $1,017 a month including utilities, and 50.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Federalsburg | Caroline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,500 ±$29,409 | $290,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,017 ±$381 | $1,105 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.3% ±14.4 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,387 ±$187 | $1,758 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.4% ±10.6 pts | 71.9% | +14.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.6% ±10.6 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,208 ±130 | 13,531 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±4.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.4% ±9.7 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±2.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±4.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.4% ±7.8 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.0% ±6.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Federalsburg building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Federalsburg in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 2.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Federalsburg work and get to work?
88.0% of Federalsburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | Federalsburg | Caroline County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8% ±5.8 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% ±6.0 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.0% ±5.6 pts | 82.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.9% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±2.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±3.1 | 33.4 min | −6.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Federalsburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Federalsburg; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9556Caroline County | 4,518 | $40,931 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Federalsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Federalsburg compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Federalsburg is the 6,489th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Federalsburg ranks 322nd of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 62nd | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 57th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 227th | 326 |
| Median household income | 322nd | 322 |
| Per capita income | 325th | 326 |
| Median home value | 316th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 265th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 324th | 325 |
| Median age | 295th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 277th | 323 |
| Travel time to work | 263rd | 325 |
Federalsburg's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Federalsburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Federalsburg?
14 of the 57 figures for Federalsburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Federalsburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Federalsburg.