Wicomico County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Wicomico County, Maryland Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wicomico County, Maryland has a population of 104,914, the 14th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $76,210 and the median home value is $254,700. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wicomico County Quick Facts

Population 104,914

Median Household Income $76,210

Median Home Value $254,700

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 36.2 years

Homeownership Rate 62.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.5%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 18

Population 104,914 14th of 24

Median Income $76,210 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Wicomico County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	104,117	104,914	+0.8%
Median household income	$72,861	$76,210	+4.6%
Median home value	$238,900	$254,700	+6.6%

Median Household Income

Wicomico

$76,210

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wicomico

$254,700

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 16.8%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 35.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.3%

Renter 37.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,327/mo 20.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

26.3%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

22.6%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wicomico County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Salisbury	33,285	$58,576	24.3%	$227,300
Fruitland	5,801	$64,004	19.9%	$227,200
Delmar	4,261	$85,174	10.0%	$226,500
Pittsville	1,950	$73,682	14.3%	$208,900
Hebron	1,566	$97,841	23.8%	$235,300
Willards	1,280	$75,333	22.1%	$216,100
Sharptown	874	$85,938	5.6%	$192,500
Mardela Springs	493	$64,432	10.1%	$247,200
Nanticoke	434	$94,189	0.0%	N/A
Powellville	230	$119,531	5.2%	$229,300
Bivalve	175	N/A	25.7%	N/A
Parsonsburg	166	N/A	13.3%	N/A
Tyaskin	155	$126,307	0.0%	$226,100
Nanticoke Acres	142	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Quantico	126	N/A	63.5%	N/A
Whitehaven	80	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Allen	55	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Jesterville	42	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Wicomico County is located in Maryland with a total population of 104,914. It is the 14th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wicomico County is 36.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wicomico County is $76,210. This is 26% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $254,700. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wicomico County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.5%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wicomico County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wicomico County, Maryland?

Wicomico County has a population of 104,914, making it the 14th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Wicomico County?

The median household income in Wicomico County is $76,210 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.

How many cities are in Wicomico County, Maryland?

Wicomico County contains 18 Census-designated places.