Wicomico County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wicomico County is located in Maryland with a total population of 104,117. It is the 14th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wicomico County is 36.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wicomico County is $72,861. This is 28% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $238,900. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wicomico County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.2%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.