Pocomoke City, Maryland
Pocomoke City: City in Maryland
About
Pocomoke City is a city located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,184 and a population density of 407 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 4,088 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Pocomoke City
| Population : | 4,088 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 21851 |
| Area : | 10.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:13:52 (31st December 2024) |
| Density : | 397 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -2.35% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Pocomoke City is located at 38°4'32"N 75°34'5"W (38.0756800, -75.5679800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pocomoke City decreased by 2.35% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,184 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,175 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,165 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,148 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,129 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,102 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,074 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,058 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,053 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,088 | 0.86% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 55,625 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 48,216 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 57,434 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 48,190 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 85.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,651 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $260,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,827 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $685 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,148 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 21,683 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 94,547 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 775,915 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,108,206 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,504,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $50,708 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $87,102 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $44,922 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,290 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,958 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,467 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,322 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 502 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,259 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,413.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 34.10 |
Best Things to Do in Pocomoke City
1 Delmarva Discovery Museum
2 Market St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Cypress Park
7 Bridge St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Pocomoke River State Park: Milburn Landing
3036 Nassawango Rd, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Hickory Point Natural Area
542 Hickory Point Rd, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Sturgis One Room School Museum
209 Willow St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Pocomoke City
1 Pocomoke City Council
101 Clarke Ave, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 ➦ Show Map
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2 Town Hall
101 Clarke Ave, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Pocomoke City (2)
People born in Pocomoke City, including children's illustrator and writer Bryan Collier, US association football player Jordan Becker, .
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Schools in Pocomoke City
College & universities near Pocomoke City, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163338 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne (MD) | 21853-1299 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pocomoke City, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Pocomoke City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pocomoke City Post Office | Pocomoke City (MD) | 21851 |
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Pines | 11,710 | Census designated place |
| Ocean City | 6,913 | Town in Worcester County, Maryland, United States |
| Berlin | 4,940 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| West Ocean City | 4,375 | Census designated place in Worcester County, Maryland, United States |
| Snow Hill | 2,046 | Town in Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Pocomoke City distances to largest Maryland cities
