Pocomoke City, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,360
Population
1,150/sq mi density
$52,163
Median Income
$29,012 per capita
$188,700
Home Value
$226,989 Zillow
$822
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,163 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$188,700 home value, $822/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,360
Census 2023
Population Density
1,150
per square mile
Land Area
3.8
square miles (9.8 km²)
Median Age
36.0 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 44.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
47.9%
Black
44.1%
Hispanic
1.1%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.5%
Spanish
5.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.7%
Veterans
13.2%
120% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.1%
62% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.0%
42% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.457
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,360 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,150 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.9% |
| Black or African American | 44.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.7% |
| Veterans | 13.2% |
| Disability | 21.1% |
| Health Insurance | 95.0% |
| Uninsured | 5.0% |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.457 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |