Worcester County, Maryland Population 2022
Worcester County, Maryland's estimated population is 53,224 with a growth rate of 0.60% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Worcester County, Maryland is the 18th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 Population was 51,500 and has seen a growth of 3.35% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 11,640 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 16,370 | 4,730 | 40.64% |
| 1810 | 16,971 | 601 | 3.67% |
| 1820 | 17,421 | 450 | 2.65% |
| 1830 | 18,273 | 852 | 4.89% |
| 1840 | 18,377 | 104 | 0.57% |
| 1850 | 18,859 | 482 | 2.62% |
| 1860 | 20,661 | 1,802 | 9.56% |
| 1870 | 16,419 | -4,242 | -20.53% |
| 1880 | 19,539 | 3,120 | 19.00% |
| 1890 | 19,747 | 208 | 1.06% |
| 1900 | 20,865 | 1,118 | 5.66% |
| 1910 | 21,841 | 976 | 4.68% |
| 1920 | 22,309 | 468 | 2.14% |
| 1930 | 21,624 | -685 | -3.07% |
| 1940 | 21,245 | -379 | -1.75% |
| 1950 | 23,148 | 1,903 | 8.96% |
| 1960 | 23,733 | 585 | 2.53% |
| 1970 | 24,442 | 709 | 2.99% |
| 1980 | 30,889 | 6,447 | 26.38% |
| 1990 | 35,028 | 4,139 | 13.40% |
| 2010 | 51,500 | 16,472 | 47.03% |
| 2011 | 51,507 | 7 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 51,581 | 74 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 51,551 | -30 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 51,572 | 21 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 51,456 | -116 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 51,475 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 51,659 | 184 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 51,960 | 301 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 52,276 | 316 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 52,592 | 316 | 0.60% |
| 2021 | 52,908 | 316 | 0.60% |
| 2022 | 53,224 | 316 | 0.60% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,828 | 82.41% |
| Black or African American | 6,615 | 12.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 609 | 1.17% |
| Some Other Race | 278 | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1,552 | 2.99% |
Worcester County, Maryland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,661 | 2.26 | 75.7 |
| Married | 11,112 | 2.83 | 86.9 |
| Male | 813 | 2.82 | 67.5 |
| Female | 2,574 | 2.88 | 56.9 |
| Non Family | 8,162 | 1.22 | 67.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 883 | 2.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,187 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 12,216 | 30.84% |
| Some College | 9,228 | 23.30% |
| Associates Degree | 3,294 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,399 | 18.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,405 | 11.12% |
Worcester County, Maryland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 521 | 497 | 401 |
| Other Race | 193 | 163 | 121 |
| White | 32,901 | 31,037 | 10,406 |
| Hispanic | 1,067 | 715 | 267 |
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 640 | 554 | 138 |
| Black | 4,585 | 3,766 | 607 |
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 asian people with a rate of 76.97%.
$39,663
Average Earnings
$43,323
Average Male
$34,569
Average Female
Worcester County, Maryland Language by Age
Worcester County, Maryland Language
93.29% of Worcester County, Maryland residents speak only English, while 6.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.55% of the population.
Worcester County, Maryland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,375 | 1,352 | 21.21% |
| Multiple | 1,545 | 253 | 16.38% |
| Hispanic | 1,777 | 254 | 14.29% |
| White | 41,114 | 2,913 | 7.09% |
| Asian | 608 | 40 | 6.58% |
| Other | 34 | NaN% |
9.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.95%
Male Poverty Rate
9.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Worcester County, Maryland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Worcester County, Maryland is Black, with 21.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Worcester 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 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.08%.
Worcester County, Maryland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Worcester County, Maryland Married by Age and Sex
Worcester County, Maryland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Worcester County, Maryland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,952 | 10.95% |
| Black | 536 | 10.52% |
| Asian | 39 | 7.12% |
| Other Race | 7 | 2.69% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 5.39% |
Worcester County, Maryland Veterans by Education
4.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
54.28%
Born in Worcester County, Maryland
94.82%
Native Born
5.18%
Foreign Born
2.98%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.82% of Worcester County, Maryland residents were born in the United States, with 54.28% having been born in Maryland. 2.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- 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