Maryland Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,700 (100%) |
| Population Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 38 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $81,745 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,274 |
| Median Home Value | $374,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 56,867 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 18,817 (33.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,319 (9.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32,731 (57.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,136 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Family Households | 15,527 (64.3%) |
The table below compares Worcester County to the other 24 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 18 | 30th |
| Population Density | # 20 | 22nd |
| Median Household Income | # 16 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 65th |
| Diversity Index | # 20 | 22nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
