Parsonsburg, Maryland facts for kids

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Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Wicomico
Area
• Total	1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
• Land	1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	319
• Density	244.07/sq mi (94.22/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	21849
Area code(s)	410 & 443
FIPS code	24-60425
GNIS feature ID	586426

Parsonsburg is a small community located in Wicomico County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Parsonsburg is also a census-designated place, a special area set up by the government just for counting people during the census.

As of the 2020 census, about 319 people lived in Parsonsburg. This community is part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes several towns and cities nearby.

People Living in Parsonsburg

The number of people living in Parsonsburg changes over time. Here's how the population has been counted:

Weather and Climate

Parsonsburg experiences a type of weather known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the area has hot and sticky summers. Winters are usually mild, not too cold. This kind of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on world climate maps.

Famous People from Parsonsburg

Parsonsburg is the birthplace of Maulana Karenga. He is a professor and activist. He is best known for creating Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.

See also

In Spanish: Parsonsburg para niños

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