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West Pocomoke

Maryland · 481 residents · 9.407 sq mi
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Population has declined 3% since 2000. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−3%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+21%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2024548
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,164
+7%since 2000
from $26,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance33.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical30.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(298)
Black22.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(21)
Asian5.4%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(304)
Diversity Score
63
+12%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+202%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
31.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

West Pocomoke, Maryland has about 481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in West Pocomoke, Maryland?

About 29.8% 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 6.3% 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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