Wilson-Conococheague, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wilson-Conococheague is a small community located in Maryland, within Washington County. The total population is 1,663. It ranks as the 296th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilson-Conococheague is 31.5 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 11.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilson-Conococheague is $64,296. This is 38% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 90% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wilson-Conococheague, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $224,600. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilson-Conococheague is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.9% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wilson-Conococheague, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.