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Pocomoke City

Maryland · 4,295 residents · 3.788 sq mi
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Pocomoke City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,400. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,295
+5%since 2000
from 4,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,134 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,082 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pocomoke City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,402
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,422
+30%since 2000
from $17,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
48.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+31%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(2,062)
Black46.2%(1,894)
Hispanic / Latino1%(43)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(2,635)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(1,852)
Black45.6%(1,960)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(174)
Asian1.2%(53)
Other4.8%(206)
Diversity Score74%(3,180)
Diversity Score
74
+15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocomoke City, Maryland?

Pocomoke City, Maryland has about 4,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocomoke City, Maryland?

The typical household in Pocomoke City, Maryland earns about $38,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocomoke City, Maryland expensive?

In Pocomoke City, Maryland, the median home is worth about $135,400, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Pocomoke City, Maryland?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pocomoke City, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocomoke City, Maryland?

About 21.1% of people in Pocomoke City, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocomoke City, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocomoke City, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 373 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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