West Pocomoke, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Somerset County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
545
Population
58/sq mi density
$134,400
Home Value
$219,057 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
545
Census 2023
Population Density
58
per square mile
Land Area
9.6
square miles (24.9 km²)
Median Age
49.3 yrs
27% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 30.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.5%
Black
30.5%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 78.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 9.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
78.5%
Spanish
11.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
21.1%
Veterans
1.3%
78% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.2%
32% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.5%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.5%
83% 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 | 545 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.5% |
| Black or African American | 30.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 21.1% |
| Veterans | 1.3% |
| Disability | 17.2% |
| Health Insurance | 98.5% |
| Uninsured | 1.5% |
| Broadband Access | 91.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.457 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |