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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Pocomoke

Maryland · 498 residents · 9.407 sq mi
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West Pocomoke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

498
−2%vs 2009
vs 510 in 2009
2000 – 2024
53 / sq mi
−2%vs 2009
vs 54 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
43.0
−2%vs 2009
vs 44.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2703634555476402000201020202024West Pocomoke
2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,635
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $47,955 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2022
$26,318
+2%vs 2009
vs $25,702 in 2009
US average: $21,522
20.6%
+20.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $144,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$494
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $866 in 2009
US average: $602
79.7%
+12.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 67.1% in 2009
20.3% rent
4.0
+33%vs 2009
vs 3.0 in 2009
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(300)
Black41.2%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.6%(309)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(329)
Black32.9%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score56.3%(281)
56
−7%vs 2009
vs 61 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 8.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.9%
−21.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 80.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

West Pocomoke, Maryland has about 498 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Pocomoke, Maryland earns about $21,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Pocomoke, Maryland expensive?

In West Pocomoke, Maryland, the median home is worth about $87,200, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

About 7.6% 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 20.6% 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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