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Parsonsburg
Parsonsburg Fire Department
Parsonsburg Fire Department
Parsonsburg is located in Maryland
Parsonsburg
Parsonsburg
Location in Maryland
Parsonsburg is located in the United States
Parsonsburg
Parsonsburg
Location in the United States
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:

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 319
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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