Worcester County, Maryland
Worcester County: county in Maryland, United States
About
Worcester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,454 and a population density of 74 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,403 inhabitants. Its county seat is Snow Hill. The county was created 284 years ago in 1741.
County Snapshot
Worcester County at a glance
Worcester County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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
Ocean PinesPopulation 11,710
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Worcester County
| Population | 52,403 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| Different from | Worcester County |
| Area | 695 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 33% |
| Land as percent of area | 67% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2165,-75.2967 |
| Named for | Mary, Lady Somerset |
| Capital | Snow Hill |
| Establishment | January 01, 1742 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:44:57 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 75 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Worcester County is located at 38°12'59"N 75°17'48"W (38.2165000, -75.2966700). It has 4 neighbors: Sussex County, Somerset County, Wicomico County and Accomack County.
Worcester County map
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The largest city of Worcester County is Ocean City with a population of 6,913. Other cities include, Berlin population 4,940, Pocomoke City population 4,088 and Snow Hill population 2,046. See all Worcester County cities & populated places.
Worcester County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County.
| 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 |
| Pocomoke City | 4,088 | City in Maryland |
| Snow Hill | 2,046 | Town in Maryland, United States |
Official website of Worcester County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Worcester County increased by 1.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,454 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,507 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,581 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 51,551 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 51,572 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 51,456 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51,475 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,659 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,960 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52,276 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,403 | 0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Worcester County (11)
People born in Worcester County, including politician Littleton Purnell Dennis, politician John G. Townsend, politician Thomas Francis Johnson, .
More notable people
- John Walter Smith (American politician (1845–1925)) he was born in 05/02/1845
- Hugh Latimer Dryden (American aeronautical scientist and civil servant) he was born in 02/07/1898
- Jehu Davis (American politician (1738-1802)) he was born in 01/01/1738
- John Dennis (American politician, died 1806) he was born in 17/12/1771
- Ichabod Washburn (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1798
- Benjamin Mills (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1779
- William Henry Purnell (American lawyer and army officer) he was born in 01/01/1826
- William Blades (American politician and preacher) he was born in 27/09/1798
Other places with the same name (1)
- Worcester County, Massachusetts county in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 829,212 people.
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 |
| Wicomico County | 103,990 | County in Maryland, United States |