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Worcester County

State:
Maryland
County Seat:
Snow Hill

Worcester County's estimated 2025 population is 54,645 with a growth rate of 0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Worcester County is the 17th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 51,500 and has seen a growth of 6.11% since that time.

54,645
Total Population
117
Population Density (mi²)
17
Population Rank (State)
237 0.44%
Annual Population Growth

Worcester County Population

Worcester County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Worcester County includes 79.5% White, 12.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White42,35679.5%
Black or African American6,50212.2%
Two or more races2,8775.4%
Other race7981.5%
Asian7221.36%
Native American240.05%

Worcester County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Worcester County's average per capita income is $49,838. Household income levels show a median of $81,455. The poverty rate stands at 8.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$112,139-
Families$102,724$136,318
Households$81,455$115,398
Non Families$48,075$74,177

$49,838

Average Income

$81,455

Median Household Income

8.11%

Poverty Rate