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Worcester County

Maryland · 52,460 residents · 468.402 sq mi
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Worcester County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $267,400. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,460
+13%since 2000
from 46,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+17%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K39K44K50K56K1990201020202024Worcester County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,396
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,055
+82%since 2000
from $22,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(37,435)
Black16.5%(7,699)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(596)
Asian0.6%(280)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.7%(18,024)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(41,383)
Black11.8%(6,166)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,078)
Asian1.4%(739)
Other2.8%(1,444)
Diversity Score43.2%(22,639)
Segregation Score31%(16,258)
Diversity Score
43
+11%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worcester County, Maryland?

Worcester County, Maryland has about 52,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worcester County, Maryland?

The typical household in Worcester County, Maryland earns about $65,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worcester County, Maryland expensive?

In Worcester County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $267,400, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Worcester County, Maryland?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Worcester County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worcester County, Maryland?

About 9.2% of people in Worcester County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worcester County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Worcester County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,432 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
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10 ZIP codes
ZIP 21811ZIP 21842ZIP 21851ZIP 21863ZIP 21813ZIP 21841ZIP 21872ZIP 21864ZIP 21829ZIP 21862
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