Wicomico County, Maryland
Wicomico County: county in Maryland, United States
About
Wicomico County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,733 and a population density of 247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 103,990 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salisbury. The county was created 159 years ago in 1866.
County Snapshot
Wicomico County at a glance
Wicomico County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maryland counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
SalisburyPopulation 33,017
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Wicomico County
| Population | 103,990 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| Area | 400 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3694,-75.6315 |
| Named for | Wicomico River |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital | Salisbury |
| Establishment | January 01, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:05:57 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wicomico County is located at 38°22'10"N 75°37'53"W (38.3694200, -75.6315100). It has 4 neighbors: Sussex County, Dorchester County, Somerset County and Worcester County.
Wicomico County map
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The largest city of Wicomico County is Salisbury with a population of 33,017. Other cities include, Fruitland population 5,326, Pittsville population 1,476, Hebron population 1,096 and Willards population 1,012. See all Wicomico County cities & populated places.
Wicomico County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wicomico County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 33,017 | City in southeastern Maryland, United States |
| Fruitland | 5,326 | City in Maryland |
| Pittsville | 1,476 | Town in Wicomico County, Maryland |
| Hebron | 1,096 | Town of the United States |
| Willards | 1,012 | Town of the United States |
| Sharptown | 664 | Town of the United States |
| Mardela Springs | 351 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wicomico County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Wicomico County increased by 5.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98,733 | - | census |
| 2011 | 100,066 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 100,562 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 100,850 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 101,360 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 101,747 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 102,041 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 102,252 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 103,044 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 103,609 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 103,990 | 0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Wicomico County (1)
American politician (1837-1907) Elihu Emory Jackson was born in Wicomico County
Maryland Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1,832,752 | This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
| Montgomery County | 1,051,816 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Prince George's County | 909,612 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore County | 826,017 | County in Maryland, United States |
| City of Baltimore | 621,849 | Independent city in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore | 586,131 | The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. |
| Anne Arundel County | 582,777 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Howard County | 328,200 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Frederick County | 265,161 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Harford County | 256,805 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Carroll County | 169,092 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Charles County | 164,436 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Washington County | 151,146 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Saint Mary's County | 114,687 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Cecil County | 103,419 | County in Maryland, United States |