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The City of Pocomoke City had a population of 4,140 as of July 1, 2019. Pocomoke City ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maryland. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Pocomoke City is located at latitude 38.0757 and longitude -75.568 in Worcester County. The formal boundaries for the City of Pocomoke City encompass a land area of 3.72 sq. miles and a water area of 0.23 sq. miles. Worcester County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 7 feet.
The City of Pocomoke City (GNIS ID: 2390638) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Pocomoke City is located within District 1, Southern, a minor civil division (MCD) of Worcester County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Pocomoke City: Meeting House Landing, New Town, Newton, Newtown, Pitts Creek, Pocomocke, Pocomocke City, Pocomoke, Pokomoke, Stevens Ferry, Stevens Landing, Warehouse Landing.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Pocomoke City, MD Housing Affordability Index is 138 State of Maryland Housing Affordability Index is 118 |
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| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Pocomoke City, MD Wealth Index is 49 State of Maryland Wealth Index is 141 |
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| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 4,140 |
| Population in Households | 4,061 |
| Population in Familes | 3,276 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 79 |
| Population Density | 1,106 |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $34,753 |
| Average Household Income | $53,840 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,141 |
| Wealth Index3 | 49 |
HOUSING | |
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| Total Housing Units | 1,984 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 775 (39.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 836 (42.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 373 (18.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $124,548 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 138 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,611 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Family Households | 1,050 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
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| Population | -0.11% | -0.19% |
| Households | -0.1% | -0.17% |
| Families | -0.27% | -0.29% |
| Median Household Income | 1.98% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.79% |
The table below compares Pocomoke City to the other 518 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 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 |
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| Total Population | # 214 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 287 | 45th |
| Diversity Index | # 124 | 76th |
| Median Household Income | # 514 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 486 | 6th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
