Pocomoke City, Maryland Population 2022
Pocomoke City is a city located in Worcester County Maryland. Pocomoke City has a 2020 population of 4,193. Pocomoke City is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,182 in 2010.
The average household income in Pocomoke City is $51,762 with a poverty rate of 21.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $799 per month, and the median house value is $135,400. The median age in Pocomoke City is 39.2 years, 29.6 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Pocomoke City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pocomoke Citywas:
- White: 48.58%
- Black or African American: 44.89%
- Two or more races: 4.69%
- Asian: 1.62%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,978 | 48.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,828 | 44.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 191 | 4.69% |
Pocomoke City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,786 | 2.23 | 48.7 |
| Married | 542 | 3.14 | 74.7 |
| Male | 12 | 2.25 | 100 |
| Female | 468 | 3.12 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 764 | 1.04 | 43.5 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 4.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 8.65% |
| High School Graduate | 961 | 36.47% |
| Some College | 692 | 26.26% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 3.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 342 | 12.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 7.10% |
Pocomoke City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| White | 1,341 | 1,176 | 374 |
| Black | 1,170 | 1,010 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 29 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 |
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%.
Pocomoke City Language by Age
Pocomoke City Language
95.24% of Pocomoke City residents speak only English, while 4.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
Pocomoke City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 191 | 68 | 35.60% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 35 | 29.17% |
| Black | 1,816 | 487 | 26.82% |
| White | 1,822 | 261 | 14.32% |
| Other | NaN% |
21.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.06%
Male Poverty Rate
20.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pocomoke City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocomoke City is Multiple, with 35.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocomoke City is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.27%.
Pocomoke City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Pocomoke City Married by Age and Sex
Pocomoke City Marriage
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 35-44.
Pocomoke City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 8.23% |
| Black | 168 | 12.17% |
| Asian | 39 | 59.09% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 16.26% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 15.79% |
Pocomoke City Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.23%
Born in Pocomoke City
97.00%
Native Born
3.00%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.00% of Pocomoke City residents were born in the United States, with 65.23% having been born in Maryland. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,609 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 2,739 | 130 | 0.49% |
| 1950 | 3,191 | 452 | 1.54% |
| 1960 | 3,329 | 138 | 0.42% |
| 1970 | 3,573 | 244 | 0.71% |
| 1980 | 3,558 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 1990 | 3,922 | 364 | 0.98% |
| 2000 | 4,098 | 176 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 4,182 | 84 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 4,175 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 4,165 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 4,148 | -17 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 4,129 | -19 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 4,102 | -27 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 4,074 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 4,058 | -16 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 4,053 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 4,088 | 35 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 4,123 | 35 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 4,158 | 35 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 4,193 | 35 | 0.84% |