Worcester County's estimated 2026 population is 54,553 with a growth rate of 0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Worcester County is the 18th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 51,500 and has seen a growth of 5.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Worcester County includes 79.5% White, 12.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (79.5%)
Black or African American (12.2%)
Two or more races (5.4%)
Other race (1.5%)
Asian (1.36%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,356 | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 6,502 | 12.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,877 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 798 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 722 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Worcester County's average per capita income is $49,838. Household income levels show a median of $81,455. The poverty rate stands at 8.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,139 | - |
| Families | $102,724 | $136,318 |
| Households | $81,455 | $115,398 |
| Non Families | $48,075 | $74,177 |
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