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West Pocomoke

Maryland · 548 residents · 9.407 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,300. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+10%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+22%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2703634555476402000201020202024West Pocomoke
2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,071
+45%since 2000
from $26,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+40%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(329)
Black32.9%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(281)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(392)
Black21.4%(117)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(300)
Diversity Score
55
−3%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+35.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+172%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2012
from 32.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

West Pocomoke, Maryland has about 548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is West Pocomoke, Maryland expensive?

In West Pocomoke, Maryland, the median home is worth about $165,300, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Pocomoke, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

About 3.1% of people in West Pocomoke, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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