Worcester County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,700 | — | #966 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,745 | +8.8% | #513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.7 years | +30.3% | #183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $374,700 | +32.9% | #354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,159 | -0.3% | #607 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.1% | #782 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Worcester County has a population of 53,700, making it the #966 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Worcester County is $81,745, ranking #513 out of 3,222 counties — 8.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Worcester County is $374,700 (+32.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,159/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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95.0% of residents in Worcester County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Worcester County, Maryland
Worcester County, Maryland has a total population of 53,700, making it the 966th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Worcester County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Worcester County is $81,745, which ranks #513 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Worcester County is $374,700, 32.9% above the national median. Renters in Worcester County pay a median gross rent of $1,159 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Worcester County, 35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Worcester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).
All data for Worcester 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.