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 148 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0757,-75.5680 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1878 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:24:04 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 397 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | -2.35% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pocomoke City is located at 38°4'32"N 75°34'5"W (38.0756800, -75.5679800).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 12 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Delmarva Discovery Museum
2 Market St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States View details
Phone: +14109579933 | Website available
2Cypress Park
7 Bridge St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States View details
Phone: +14109571333 | Website available
3Pocomoke River State Park: Milburn Landing
3036 Nassawango Rd, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States View details
Phone: +14106322566 | Website available
4Hickory Point Natural Area
542 Hickory Point Rd, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States View details
Phone: +18776208367 | Website available
5Sturgis One Room School Museum
209 Willow St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, United States View details
Phone: +14109571913 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Pocomoke City
1Pocomoke City Council
101 Clarke Ave, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 View details
Phone: +14109571333 | Website available
2Town Hall
101 Clarke Ave, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 View details
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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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pocomoke City, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163338 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne (MD) | 21853-1299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pocomoke City, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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