U.S. County · Profile

Worcester County

54.2KTotal Population
78Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+16.35%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Worcester County has a population of 54,171 as of 2023. It is located in Maryland.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Worcester County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White80.5%43,608
Black or African American12.5%6,771
Two or More Races4.1%2,221
Hispanic or Latino3.8%2,058
Asian1.5%813
Some Other Race1.3%704
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Worcester County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$76,689
2.8% above national average
Per Capita Income
$48,769
27.2% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.2%
28.7% below national average
Median Age
50.6 years

Income & Poverty

$76,689Median Household Income
$48,769Per Capita Income
8.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$76,689$109,044
Families$97,408$129,618
Married-couple Families$97,408$109,097
Nonfamily Households$44,628$48,198

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Worcester County, Maryland.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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