Wicomico County, MD

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    2024 Population
    104,914
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.9%
    0.146% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,210
    4.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $254,700
    6.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    52,357
    1.69% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Wicomico County, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95% of the residents in Wicomico County, MD are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Wicomico County, MD are Salisbury University (1,803 degrees awarded in 2024), Wor-Wic Community College (460 degrees), and Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy (23 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Wicomico County, MD was $254,700, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

    Most people in Wicomico County, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Wicomico County, MD was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Wicomico County, MD is home to a population of 105k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.43% of Wicomico County, MD residents were born outside of the country (9.89k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.8k people) in Wicomico County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.58k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95% of Wicomico County, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wicomico County, MD was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wicomico County, MD
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      60.8k ± 666
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      27.8k ± 650
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.58k ± 669
    7.11%
    Hispanic Population
    7.46k people

    In 2024, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.8k people) in Wicomico County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.58k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.11% of the people in Wicomico County, MD are hispanic (7.46k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wicomico County, MD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      133,677 ± 8,879 people
    2. India
      61,989 ± 6,082 people
    3. Nigeria
      50,832 ± 5,513 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.43%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    9.89k people
    9.26%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    9.64k people

    As of 2024, 9.43% of Wicomico County, MD residents (9.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wicomico County, MD was 9.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,364 ± 230
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,110 ± 260
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      706 ± 212

    Wicomico County, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.3% of the population of Wicomico County, MD has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 24.4% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wicomico County, MD see 1,552 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,552 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 230 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,552 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wicomico County, MD

    Primary care physicians in Wicomico County, MD see an average of 1,552 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,552 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.66%
    Uninsured
    42.7%
    Employer Coverage
    24.4%
    Medicaid
    11.6%
    Medicare
    13.4%
    Non-Group
    1.29%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wicomico County, MD grew by 2.93% from 6.47% to 6.66%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wicomico County, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.09 in Wicomico County, MD.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Wicomico County, MD.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.04% in Wicomico County, MD.

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    Economy

    The economy of Wicomico County, MD employs 52.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wicomico County, MD were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,905 people), Educational Services (6,643 people), and Retail Trade (5,911 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($87,578), Public Administration ($67,641), and Wholesale Trade ($66,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    52.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,092
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.54%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wicomico County, MD grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 51.5k employees to 52.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wicomico County, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,710 people), Management Occupations (5,260 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,877 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wicomico County, MD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    52.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,092
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.54%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wicomico County, MD grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 51.5k employees to 52.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wicomico County, MD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,905 people), Educational Services (6,643 people), and Retail Trade (5,911 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wicomico County, MD, though some of these residents may live in Wicomico County, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,417
    Median earning men ± $2,776
    $39,220
    Median earning women ± $2,696

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($78,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,721), and Wholesale Trade ($68,576).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,172), Wholesale Trade ($53,705), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,650).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    0.617%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 167
      Construction
    2. 152
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 147
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $540k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $213k
      Retail Trade
    3. $127k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (62.6%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (1.09%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Maryland

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    Chris Van Hollen
    Senator from Maryland3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Senator from Maryland1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Wicomico County, MD awarded 2,286 degrees. The student population of Wicomico County, MD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,860 male students and 6,138 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Wicomico County, MD are White (1,578 and 69.9%), Black or African American (332 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (147 and 6.51%), and Asian (79 and 3.5%).

    The largest universities in Wicomico County, MD by number of degrees awarded are Salisbury University (1,803 and 78.9%), Wor-Wic Community College (460 and 20.1%), and Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy (23 and 1.01%).

    The most popular majors in Wicomico County, MD are Social Work (259 and 11.3%), Registered Nursing (153 and 6.69%), and General Business Administration & Management (150 and 6.56%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,860 for in-state students and $18,950 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Wicomico County, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 9,998 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 9,998 students enrolled in Wicomico County, MD, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,319 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Speech Communication & Rhetoric
      112 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      110 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      102 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wicomico County, MD was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 112 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wicomico County, MD according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Salisbury University
      1,803 degrees awarded
    2. Wor-Wic Community College
      460 degrees awarded
    3. Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salisbury University with 1,803 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 915 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wicomico County, MD, which is 0.667 times less than the 1,371 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,578 degrees mean that there were 4.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 332 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,224) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Wicomico County, MD was $254,700 in 2024, which is 0.766 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $238,900 to $254,700, a 6.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Wicomico County, MD is 62.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Wicomico County, MD have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wicomico County, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wicomico County, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.88%.

    Housing

    Property

    $254,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,820
    $25,203
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,347

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wicomico County, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wicomico County, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.3% of the housing units in Wicomico County, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wicomico County, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $76,210
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,602
    40.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,745

    In 2024, the median household income of the 40.5k households in Wicomico County, MD grew to $76,210 from the previous year's value of $72,861.

    The following chart displays the households in Wicomico County, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wicomico County, MD is from Maryland.
    0.448
    2024 Wage GINI in Maryland
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

    In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
    2. Carpooled (9.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.87%)

    In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Wicomico County, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.2%) and those who worked at home (7.87%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wicomico County, MD have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.21% of the workforce in Wicomico County, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wicomico County, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wicomico County, MD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wicomico County, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.88%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wicomico County, MD (14.1k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wicomico County, MD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 19.8% of the children was living in poverty in Wicomico County, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 469 in Wicomico County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 293% per 100,000 population.

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