Wicomico County, Maryland Population 2022
Wicomico County, Maryland's estimated population is 105,304 with a growth rate of 0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wicomico County, Maryland is the 14th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 Population was 98,972 and has seen a growth of 6.40% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 15,802 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 18,016 | 2,214 | 14.01% |
| 1890 | 19,930 | 1,914 | 10.62% |
| 1900 | 22,852 | 2,922 | 14.66% |
| 1910 | 26,815 | 3,963 | 17.34% |
| 1920 | 28,165 | 1,350 | 5.03% |
| 1930 | 31,229 | 3,064 | 10.88% |
| 1940 | 34,530 | 3,301 | 10.57% |
| 1950 | 39,641 | 5,111 | 14.80% |
| 1960 | 49,050 | 9,409 | 23.74% |
| 1970 | 54,236 | 5,186 | 10.57% |
| 1980 | 64,540 | 10,304 | 19.00% |
| 1990 | 74,339 | 9,799 | 15.18% |
| 2010 | 98,972 | 24,633 | 33.14% |
| 2011 | 100,066 | 1,094 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 100,562 | 496 | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 100,850 | 288 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 101,360 | 510 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 101,747 | 387 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 102,041 | 294 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 102,252 | 211 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 103,044 | 792 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 103,609 | 565 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 104,174 | 565 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 104,739 | 565 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 105,304 | 565 | 0.54% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,339 | 65.24% |
| Black or African American | 27,011 | 26.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 192 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 3,117 | 3.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1,895 | 1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 3,648 | 3.53% |
Wicomico County, Maryland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,142 | 2.6 | 58.7 |
| Married | 15,895 | 3.2 | 79.4 |
| Male | 2,513 | 3.19 | 53.9 |
| Female | 5,805 | 3.42 | 32 |
| Non Family | 13,929 | 1.46 | 47.2 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,699 | 4.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,346 | 8.20% |
| High School Graduate | 21,554 | 33.05% |
| Some College | 12,594 | 19.31% |
| Associates Degree | 4,757 | 7.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,619 | 16.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,639 | 11.71% |
Wicomico County, Maryland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 14 |
| Asian | 1,891 | 1,651 | 693 |
| White | 43,025 | 39,161 | 14,151 |
| 2+ Races | 1,217 | 1,103 | 355 |
| Hispanic | 2,612 | 1,629 | 517 |
| Black | 16,527 | 13,759 | 2,650 |
| Other Race | 1,018 | 569 | 149 |
| Native American | 130 | 74 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 70.00%.
$39,845
Average Earnings
$45,400
Average Male
$33,910
Average Female
Wicomico County, Maryland Language by Age
Wicomico County, Maryland Language
89.11% of Wicomico County, Maryland residents speak only English, while 10.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.33% of the population.
Wicomico County, Maryland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 3,504 | 1,301 | 37.13% |
| Hispanic | 5,361 | 1,761 | 32.85% |
| Black | 26,114 | 5,091 | 19.50% |
| White | 61,330 | 7,716 | 12.58% |
| Asian | 3,072 | 96 | 3.13% |
| Other | 611 | NaN% |
15.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.50%
Male Poverty Rate
17.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wicomico County, Maryland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wicomico County, Maryland is Multiple, with 37.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wicomico County, Maryland is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.10%.
Wicomico County, Maryland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Wicomico County, Maryland Married by Age and Sex
Wicomico County, Maryland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Wicomico County, Maryland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,576 | 8.28% |
| Black | 1,471 | 7.44% |
| Native American | 16 | 9.36% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.96% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 1.86% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 0.89% |
Wicomico County, Maryland Veterans by Education
6.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
60.85%
Born in Wicomico County, Maryland
91.82%
Native Born
8.18%
Foreign Born
5.04%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.82% of Wicomico County, Maryland residents were born in the United States, with 60.85% having been born in Maryland. 5.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990