Wicomico County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 104,914 | — | #596 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,210 | +1.4% | #767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,850 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $254,700 | -9.6% | #871 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,327 | +14.1% | #388 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.6% | #1,741 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wicomico County has a population of 104,914, making it the #596 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wicomico County is $76,210, ranking #767 out of 3,222 counties — 1.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Wicomico County is $254,700 (-9.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,327/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.3%.
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93.3% of residents in Wicomico County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Wicomico County, Maryland
Wicomico County, Maryland has a total population of 104,914, making it the 596th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wicomico County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wicomico County is $76,210, which ranks #767 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Wicomico County is $254,700, 9.6% below the national median. Renters in Wicomico County pay a median gross rent of $1,327 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wicomico County, 29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Wicomico County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).
All data for Wicomico County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.