Pocomoke City is a city located in Maryland. With a 2020 population of 4,010, it is the 50th largest city in Maryland and the 5397th largest city in the United States. Pocomoke City is currently declining at a rate of -0.40% annually and its population has decreased by -4.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,184 in 2010. Pocomoke City reached it's highest population of 4,180 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Pocomoke City has a population density of 1,068 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pocomoke City is $45,540 with a poverty rate of 26.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $862 per month, and the median house value is $127,800. The median age in Pocomoke City is 37.4 years, 34.6 years for males, and 39.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 71.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pocomoke City was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,080 | 50.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,791 | 43.88% |
| Two or More Races | 119 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 71 | 1.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.51% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,651 | 2.42 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 673 | 1.11 | 40.3 |
| Female | 521 | 3.57 | 28.8 |
| Married | 442 | 3.06 | 71.3 |
| Male | 15 | 2.33 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 6.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 8.30% |
| High School Graduate | 1,045 | 39.42% |
| Some College | 505 | 19.05% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 3.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 422 | 15.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 7.43% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,452 | 1,314 | 505 |
| Black | 1,008 | 778 | 56 |
| Asian | 71 | 71 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 48 | 1 |
| Multiple Races | 52 | 52 | |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
95.84% of Pocomoke City residents speak only English, while 4.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.90% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,779 | 766 | 43.06% |
| White | 1,911 | 219 | 11.46% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 70 | 49.65% |
| Native | 21 | 11 | 52.38% |
| Multiple | 119 | 10 | 8.40% |
26.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.75%
Male Poverty Rate
26.40%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocomoke City is Native, with 52.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocomoke City is Multiple, with 8.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.16%.
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.6%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 9.46% |
| Black | 66 | 5.46% |
| 2 or More | 29 | 26.61% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 21.52% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.50%
Native Born
2.50%
Foreign Born
1.30%
Non Citizen
97.50% of Pocomoke City residents were born in the United States, with 63.01% having been born in Maryland. 1.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,010 | -16 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 4,026 | -16 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 4,042 | -11 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 4,053 | -16 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 4,069 | -29 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 4,098 | -30 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 4,128 | -19 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 4,147 | -17 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 4,164 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 4,174 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 4,180 | 82 | 0.20% |
| 2000 | 4,098 | 176 | 0.44% |
| 1990 | 3,922 | 364 | 0.98% |
| 1980 | 3,558 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 1970 | 3,573 | 244 | 0.71% |
| 1960 | 3,329 | 138 | 0.42% |
| 1950 | 3,191 | 452 | 1.54% |
| 1940 | 2,739 | 130 | 0.49% |
| 1930 | 2,609 | 0.00% |