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West Pocomoke

Maryland · 454 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 $37,450. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
454
−9%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+17%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2703634555476402000201020202024West Pocomoke
2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,450
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,635 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$23,004
−13%since 2000
from $26,318 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
69.1%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−5%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(311)
Black25.3%(115)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian2.9%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.5%(252)
Diversity Score
55
−2%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

West Pocomoke, Maryland has about 454 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Pocomoke, Maryland earns about $37,450 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 $143,400, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

About 10.6% 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 5.6% of people in West Pocomoke, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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