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Powellville, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 189.
Males: 107  (56.7%)
Females: 82  (43.3%)
Median resident age:

59.9 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,198
Powellville:

$72,198
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,472

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $248,700
Powellville:

$248,700
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $149,812; detached houses: $148,189
March 2022 cost of living index in Powellville: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%

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  • Races in Powellville, MD (2022)
    • 8661.4%White alone
    • 5035.7%Black alone



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Powellville, Maryland as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Powellville is 110 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (29.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 35 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vineland, NJ (82.0 miles , pop. 56,271).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (95.2 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (116.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Willards, MD (2.1 miles ),
Pittsville, MD (2.2 miles ),
Whaleyville, MD (2.5 miles),
Parsonsburg, MD (2.6 miles ),
Newark, MD (2.7 miles ),
Berlin, MD (3.0 miles ),
Snow Hill, MD (3.3 miles ),
Salisbury, MD (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.33 N, Longitude: 75.38 W

Distribution of median household income in Powellville, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Powellville, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index
Ozone Level

Tornado activity:

Powellville-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Maryland state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the Powellville place center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1955, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 21.6 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Powellville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 142.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 142.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 149.9 miles away from Powellville center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 143.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 147.1 miles away from Powellville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wicomico County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Powellville:

  • DAVITA - BERLIN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; BERLIN, MD)
  • ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; BERLIN, MD)
  • ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSP COMP CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BERLIN, MD)
  • BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; BERLIN, MD)
  • HEALTHSOUTH CHESAPEAKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; SALISBURY, MD)
  • COASTAL HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; SALISBURY, MD)
  • SNOW HILL NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SNOW HILL, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Powellville:

  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 8 miles; Salisbury, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,256)
  • Salisbury University (about 13 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 19 miles; Princess Anne, MD; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 26 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Delaware State University (about 61 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 4,087)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (about 61 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 2,239)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 75 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Powellville Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Powellville: Powellville United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Adkins Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Campbell Ditch (A), Truitt Branch (B), Givens Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Powellville: Adkins Mill Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Wicomico County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Powellville:

Marital status in Powellville, MD
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 30.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 40.6%

For population 25 years and over in Powellville:

  • High school or higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

32.6
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Powellville, MD (based on Wicomico County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,16868
Mainline Protestant13,83464
Catholic4,6562
Other1,74910
Black Protestant9565
None61,370-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Wicomico County:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
This county:

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 61
Wicomico County:

6.54 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wicomico County:

9.6%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Wicomico County:

29.9%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.9%
State:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Powellville:

  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WJDY (1470 AM; 5 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WICO (1320 AM; 1 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Powellville:

  • WQHQ (104.7 FM; OCEAN CITY-SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOCQ (103.9 FM; BERLIN, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WRXS (106.9 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: ATLANTIC RADIO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WZBH (93.5 FM; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WQJZ (97.1 FM; OCEAN PINES, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZEB (101.7 FM; OCEAN VIEW, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WLBW (92.1 FM; FENWICK ISLAND, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOCM (98.1 FM; SELBYVILLE, DE; Owner: IRIE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWFG (99.9 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLVW-FM (105.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOSC (95.9 FM; BETHANY BEACH, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WICO-FM (97.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)
  • WSBY-FM (98.9 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WSDL (90.7 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WJNE (103.5 FM; BETHANY BEACH, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WKDB (95.3 FM; LAUREL, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Powellville:

  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WCPB (Channel 28; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • W38BN (Channel 38; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUND.)
  • WRAV-LP (Channel 8; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WDPB (Channel 64; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WBLP-LP (Channel 22; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: OCEAN 22 BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.1mTotal length
  • $61,000Total costs
  • 5,673Total average daily traffic
  • 548Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,125Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Powellville)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Rt 354 500 Ft N Rt 350 (Lat: 38.330667 Lon: -75.374361), Call Sign: KFB947, Licensee ID: L00035626,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.4800 MHz, 33.8000 MHz, 33.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2000, Expiration Date: 06/01/2005, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2003, Registrant: County Of Wicomico, 401 Naylor Mill Rd Ste 300, Salisbury, MD 21801, Phone: (410) 548-4920


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • POWELLVILLE, 4400 Block Powellville Road (Lat: 38.315083 Lon: -75.374056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 75.8 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQEY311,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/16/2006, Expiration Date: 05/16/2016, Cancellation Date: 07/16/2016, Certifier: Diana Nolte, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, 6701 Democracy Blvd, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20817, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • WA33XC234, 4575 Powellville Road (Md04075-S) (Lat: 38.315083 Lon: -75.374056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 75.8 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQPV499,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, 11385.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2012, Expiration Date: 08/23/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2022, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:

  • POWELLVILLE, 4575 Powellville Road (Md04075-S) (Lat: 38.315083 Lon: -75.374056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 75.8 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQVR372,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2015, Expiration Date: 04/21/2025, Cancellation Date: 08/20/2018, Certifier: Steven A Regitz, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (678) 259-1319, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Powellville, MD
  • 86.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Powellville, MD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Powellville compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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