Pocomoke City, MD Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Pocomoke City?

Per Capita income in Pocomoke City is $29,212.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Pocomoke City?

Median Family Income in Pocomoke City is $69,474.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Pocomoke City?

Median Household Income in Pocomoke City is $48,609.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Pocomoke City?

Income or Wage Gap in Pocomoke City is 15.3%.Women in Pocomoke City earn 84.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Pocomoke City?

Family Income Deficit in Pocomoke City is $4,988.Families that are below poverty line in Pocomoke City earn $4,988 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pocomoke City?

Inequality or Gini Index in Pocomoke City is 0.38.

Q: What is the Total Population of Pocomoke City?

Total Population of Pocomoke City is 4,318.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Pocomoke City?

Total Male Population of Pocomoke City is 2,149.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Pocomoke City?

Total Female Population of Pocomoke City is 2,169.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pocomoke City?

There are 99.08 Males per 100 Females in Pocomoke City.

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Pocomoke City Map

Pocomoke City Overview

$29,212

PER CAPITA INCOME

$69,474

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$48,609

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

15.3%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

84.7¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$4,988

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.38

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

4,318

TOTAL POPULATION

2,149

MALE POPULATION

2,169

FEMALE POPULATION

99.08

MALES / 100 FEMALES

100.93

FEMALES / 100 MALES

39.0

MEDIAN AGE

3.1

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.2

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

2,127

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

62.9%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

6.7%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pocomoke City Zip Codes

21851

Pocomoke City Area Codes

410, 443

Income in Pocomoke City

Income Overview in Pocomoke City

Per Capita Income in Pocomoke City is $29,212, while median incomes of families and households are $69,474 and $48,609 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	4,318	$29,212
Median Family Income	1,070	$69,474
Mean Family Income	1,070	$82,235
Median Household Income	1,878	$48,609
Mean Household Income	1,878	$66,756
Income Deficit	1,070	$4,988
Wage / Income Gap (%)	4,318	15.33%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	4,318	84.67¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	4,318	0.38

Earnings by Sex in Pocomoke City

Average Earnings in Pocomoke City are $40,447, $34,767 for men and $41,062 for women, a difference of 15.3%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,123 (48.8%)	$34,767
Female	1,180 (51.2%)	$41,062
Total	2,303 (100.0%)	$40,447

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pocomoke City

The most common earnings brackets in Pocomoke City are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (223 | 19.9%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (196 | 16.6%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	19 (1.7%)	10 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999	6 (0.5%)	34 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499	17 (1.5%)	52 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499	62 (5.5%)	53 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499	18 (1.6%)	25 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	40 (3.6%)	28 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999	43 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	129 (11.5%)	72 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999	223 (19.9%)	144 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	19 (1.7%)	27 (2.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999	178 (15.9%)	194 (16.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999	111 (9.9%)	97 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999	80 (7.1%)	196 (16.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999	91 (8.1%)	22 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	62 (5.5%)	52 (4.4%)
$100,000+	15 (1.3%)	61 (5.2%)
Total	1,123 (100.0%)	1,180 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pocomoke City

Average earnings in Pocomoke City are $41,954 for men and $41,438 for women, a difference of 1.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,813, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $40,557. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,630, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,247.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$47,092	$30,247
College or Associate's Degree	$40,557	$47,734
Bachelor's Degree	$77,813	$50,630
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$41,954	$41,438

Family Income in Pocomoke City

Family Income Brackets in Pocomoke City

According to the Pocomoke City family income data, there are 219 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	10	0.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	67	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	88	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	175	16.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	219	20.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	204	19.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	148	13.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	141	13.2%
$200,000+	18	1.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pocomoke City

5-person families (78 | 7.3%) account for the highest median family income in Pocomoke City with $103,846 per family, while 2-person families (325 | 30.4%) have the highest median income of $33,828 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	325 (30.4%)	$67,656
3-Person Families	334 (31.2%)	$78,036
4-Person Families	321 (30.0%)	$62,644
5-Person Families	78 (7.3%)	$103,846
6-Person Families	12 (1.1%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	1,070 (100.0%)	$69,474

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pocomoke City

The median family income in Pocomoke City is $69,474, with families comprising 3+ earners (235) having the highest median family income of $165,424, while families with no earners (142) have the lowest median family income of $35,778, accounting for 22.0% and 13.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	142 (13.3%)	$35,778
1 Earner	389 (36.4%)	$56,776
2 Earners	304 (28.4%)	$79,601
3+ Earners	235 (22.0%)	$165,424
Total	1,070 (100.0%)	$69,474

Household Income in Pocomoke City

Household Income Brackets in Pocomoke City

With 423 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Pocomoke City, accounting for 22.5% of all households. In contrast, only 30 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	32	1.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	38	2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	252	13.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	259	13.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	423	22.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	257	13.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	214	11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	229	12.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	145	7.7%
$200,000+	30	1.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pocomoke City

The median household income in Pocomoke City is $48,609, with the highest median household income of $68,569 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 483 households (25.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 26 households (1.4%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	26 (1.4%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	650 (34.6%)	$66,759
45 to 64 Years	483 (25.7%)	$68,569
65+ Years	719 (38.3%)	$31,596
Total	1,878 (100.0%)	$48,609

Poverty in Pocomoke City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pocomoke City

With 4.6% poverty level for males and 7.4% for females among the residents of Pocomoke City, 35 to 44 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (11.7%) and 31 females (31.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	21 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	11 (5.4%)	31 (31.3%)
12 to 14 Years	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	16 (7.4%)	52 (23.8%)
25 to 34 Years	19 (5.6%)	2 (0.7%)
35 to 44 Years	20 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	4 (1.5%)	4 (3.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)
Total	99 (4.6%)	156 (7.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pocomoke City

According to the poverty statistics in Pocomoke City, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	225 (91.5%)	168 (100.0%)
5 Years	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	194 (94.6%)	68 (68.7%)
12 to 14 Years	171 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	32 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	62 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	201 (92.6%)	166 (76.1%)
25 to 34 Years	322 (94.4%)	300 (99.3%)
35 to 44 Years	151 (88.3%)	330 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	261 (98.5%)	127 (97.0%)
55 to 64 Years	147 (100.0%)	268 (87.6%)
65 to 74 Years	200 (100.0%)	179 (94.2%)
75 Years and over	98 (100.0%)	319 (94.7%)
Total	2,040 (95.4%)	1,957 (92.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pocomoke City

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	335 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	248 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	77 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	660 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pocomoke City

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pocomoke City

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)

Race in Pocomoke City

The most populous races in Pocomoke City are White / Caucasian (2,247 | 52.0%), Black / African American (1,868 | 43.3%), and Two or more Races (158 | 3.7%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	45	1.0%
Black / African American	1,868	43.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	114	2.6%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	2,247	52.0%
Two or more Races	158	3.7%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	4,318	100.0%

Ancestry in Pocomoke City

The most populous ancestries reported in Pocomoke City are American (411 | 9.5%), English (316 | 7.3%), Irish (314 | 7.3%), German (248 | 5.7%), and Russian (154 | 3.6%), together accounting for 33.4% of all Pocomoke City residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	411	9.5%
Blackfeet	14	0.3%
British	83	1.9%
British West Indian	46	1.1%
Burmese	15	0.4%
Central American	23	0.5%
English	316	7.3%
European	43	1.0%
Finnish	18	0.4%
French Canadian	11	0.3%
German	248	5.7%
Honduran	23	0.5%
Irish	314	7.3%
Italian	77	1.8%
Jamaican	5	0.1%
Mexican	91	2.1%
Polish	88	2.0%
Russian	154	3.6%
Scotch-Irish	15	0.4%
Scottish	67	1.5%
Slovak	31	0.7%
Sri Lankan	89	2.1%
Swedish	18	0.4%
Welsh	42	1.0%
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Immigrants in Pocomoke City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pocomoke City came from Latin America (87 | 2.0%), Belarus (46 | 1.1%), Caribbean (46 | 1.1%), Eastern Europe (46 | 1.1%), and Europe (46 | 1.1%), together accounting for 6.3% of all Pocomoke City residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	30	0.7%
Belarus	46	1.1%
Caribbean	46	1.1%
Central America	41	0.9%
Eastern Europe	46	1.1%
Europe	46	1.1%
Honduras	23	0.5%
India	30	0.7%
Latin America	87	2.0%
Mexico	18	0.4%
South Central Asia	30	0.7%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	46	1.1%
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Sex and Age in Pocomoke City

The most populous age groups in Pocomoke City are Under 5 Years (246 | 11.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (214 | 9.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	246 (11.5%)	168 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years	157 (7.3%)	77 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Years	235 (10.9%)	22 (1.0%)
15 to 19 Years	159 (7.4%)	81 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years	120 (5.6%)	169 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years	126 (5.9%)	88 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years	215 (10.0%)	214 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Years	20 (0.9%)	190 (8.8%)
40 to 44 Years	151 (7.0%)	140 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years	190 (8.8%)	60 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years	75 (3.5%)	71 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years	101 (4.7%)	126 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years	46 (2.1%)	185 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years	80 (3.7%)	131 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years	120 (5.6%)	67 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years	21 (1.0%)	169 (7.8%)
80 to 84 Years	34 (1.6%)	147 (6.8%)
85 Years and over	53 (2.5%)	64 (2.9%)
Total	2,149 (100.0%)	2,169 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pocomoke City

Median Family Size in Pocomoke City

The median family size in Pocomoke City is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (660 | 61.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (40 | 3.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.85 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	660 (61.7%)	3.14
Single Male/Father	40 (3.7%)	1.85
Single Female/Mother	370 (34.6%)	3.14
Total Families	1,070 (100.0%)	3.09

Median Household Size in Pocomoke City

The median household size in Pocomoke City is 2.25 persons per household, with single female/mother households (370 | 19.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (808 | 43.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	660 (35.1%)	3.14
Single Male/Father	40 (2.1%)	1.85
Single Female/Mother	370 (19.7%)	3.17
Non-family	808 (43.0%)	1.13
Total Households	1,878 (100.0%)	2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pocomoke City

Out of a total of 1,878 households in Pocomoke City, 1,070 (57.0%) are family households, while 808 (43.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 346, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 696.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	696 (37.1%)
2-Person Households	313 (16.7%)	112 (6.0%)
3-Person Households	346 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	321 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	78 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	12 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,070 (57.0%)	808 (43.0%)

Female Fertility in Pocomoke City

Fertility by Age in Pocomoke City

Average fertility rate in Pocomoke City is 149.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 206.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.8% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	97 (67.8%)	206.0
35 to 50 years	46 (32.2%)	112.0
Total	143 (100.0%)	149.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pocomoke City

52.4% of women with births (143) in Pocomoke City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 70.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	29 (29.9%)	68 (70.1%)
35 to 50 years	46 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	75 (52.4%)	68 (47.5%)

Fertility by Education in Pocomoke City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pocomoke City

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	4 (2.8%)	18.0
College or Associate's Degree	139 (97.2%)	312.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	143 (100.0%)	149.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pocomoke City

47.5% of women with births in Pocomoke City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 54.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	75 (54.0%)	64 (46.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	75 (52.4%)	68 (47.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Pocomoke City

Employment by Class of Employer in Pocomoke City

Among the 1,935 employed individuals in Pocomoke City, private company employees (1,232 | 63.7%), local government employees (303 | 15.7%), and state government employees (141 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,232	63.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	62	3.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations	86	4.4%
Local Government Employees	303	15.7%
State Government Employees	141	7.3%
Federal Government Employees	111	5.7%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	1,935	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pocomoke City

According to the labor force statistics for Pocomoke City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,381), 62.9% or 2,127 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 143 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 99.5% or 427 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 51.3% or 139 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	93 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	271 (93.8%)	139 (51.3%)
25 to 29 Years	196 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	427 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	395 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	371 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	143 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	59 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	171 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,127 (62.9%)	143 (6.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pocomoke City

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	76 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	423 (83.4%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	686 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	406 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,590 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pocomoke City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pocomoke City are Community & Social Service (326 | 16.7%), Education, Arts & Media (244 | 12.5%), Management (177 | 9.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (88 | 4.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (88 | 4.5%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pocomoke City, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.5%), and Health Technologists (79.5%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	101 (57.1%)	76 (42.9%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	52 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	88 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	152 (46.6%)	174 (53.4%)
Education, Arts & Media	119 (48.8%)	125 (51.2%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	33 (40.2%)	49 (59.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	18 (20.4%)	70 (79.5%)
Health Technologists	18 (20.4%)	70 (79.5%)
Total (Category)	359 (49.1%)	372 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)	934 (47.9%)	1,017 (52.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pocomoke City are Cleaning & Maintenance (179 | 9.2%), Healthcare Support (112 | 5.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (84 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (46 | 2.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (26 | 1.3%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pocomoke City, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (56.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	26 (56.5%)	20 (43.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	44 (52.4%)	40 (47.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	91 (50.8%)	88 (49.2%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	161 (36.0%)	286 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)	934 (47.9%)	1,017 (52.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pocomoke City are Sales & Related (226 | 11.6%), and Office & Administration (133 | 6.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	33 (14.6%)	193 (85.4%)
Office & Administration	27 (20.3%)	106 (79.7%)
Total (Category)	60 (16.7%)	299 (83.3%)
Total (Overall)	934 (47.9%)	1,017 (52.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pocomoke City are Construction & Extraction (160 | 8.2%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (65 | 3.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (31 | 1.6%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	51 (78.5%)	14 (21.5%)
Construction & Extraction	160 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	242 (94.5%)	14 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)	934 (47.9%)	1,017 (52.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pocomoke City are Material Moving (122 | 6.2%), Transportation (24 | 1.2%), and Production (12 | 0.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Transportation	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	88 (72.1%)	34 (27.9%)
Total (Category)	112 (70.9%)	46 (29.1%)
Total (Overall)	934 (47.9%)	1,017 (52.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pocomoke City

Employment Industries in Pocomoke City

The major employment industries in Pocomoke City include Health Care & Social Assistance (345 | 17.7%), Retail Trade (299 | 15.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (196 | 10.1%), Public Administration (196 | 10.1%), and Educational Services (160 | 8.2%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Pocomoke City

The Pocomoke City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	65 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	114 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	131 (85.1%)	23 (14.9%)
Wholesale Trade	28 (70.0%)	12 (30.0%)
Retail Trade	91 (30.4%)	208 (69.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	79 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	33 (52.4%)	30 (47.6%)
Professional & Scientific	150 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	19 (52.8%)	17 (47.2%)
Educational Services	55 (34.4%)	105 (65.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	345 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	89 (45.4%)	107 (54.6%)
Public Administration	119 (60.7%)	77 (39.3%)
Total	934 (47.9%)	1,017 (52.1%)

Education in Pocomoke City

School Enrollment in Pocomoke City

The most common levels of schooling among the 719 students in Pocomoke City are middle school (256 | 35.6%), elementary school (216 | 30.0%), and college / undergraduate (116 | 16.1%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	1.1%
Elementary School	216	30.0%
Middle School	256	35.6%
High School	94	13.1%
College / Undergraduate	116	16.1%
Graduate / Professional	29	4.0%
Total	719	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pocomoke City

Out of a total of 719 students who are enrolled in schools in Pocomoke City, 33 (4.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 686 (95.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 33 (30.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 234 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	234 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	246 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	94 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	74 (69.2%)	33 (30.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	686 (95.4%)	33 (4.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pocomoke City

Arts & humanities (127 | 23.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (77 | 14.1%), business (74 | 13.6%), science & technology (67 | 12.3%), and liberal arts & history (58 | 10.6%) are the most common fields of study among 546 individuals in Pocomoke City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	15	2.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	77	14.1%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	12	2.2%
Social Sciences	7	1.3%
Engineering	24	4.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	67	12.3%
Business	74	13.6%
Education	40	7.3%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	58	10.6%
Visual & Performing Arts	3	0.5%
Communications	42	7.7%
Arts & Humanities	127	23.3%
Total	546	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pocomoke City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pocomoke City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pocomoke City are males with 2 vehicles (359, accounting for 37.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (295, making up 37.3%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	38 (3.9%)	75 (7.8%)
1 Vehicle	237 (24.4%)	282 (29.3%)
2 Vehicles	359 (37.0%)	295 (30.7%)
3 Vehicles	139 (14.3%)	186 (19.3%)
4 Vehicles	78 (8.0%)	15 (1.6%)
5 or more Vehicles	119 (12.3%)	109 (11.3%)
Total	970 (100.0%)	962 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pocomoke City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pocomoke City are 30 to 34 minutes (319 commuters, 17.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (304 commuters, 16.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (285 commuters, 15.7%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	119	6.6%
5 to 9 Minutes	285	15.7%
10 to 14 Minutes	127	7.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	146	8.0%
20 to 24 Minutes	304	16.7%
25 to 29 Minutes	52	2.9%
30 to 34 Minutes	319	17.5%
35 to 39 Minutes	30	1.7%
40 to 44 Minutes	13	0.7%
45 to 59 Minutes	257	14.1%
60 to 89 Minutes	119	6.6%
90 or more Minutes	47	2.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Pocomoke City

The most common commute times in Pocomoke City are 45 to 59 minutes (182 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (228 commuters, 25.8%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	32 (3.4%)	87 (9.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes	175 (18.8%)	110 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes	95 (10.2%)	32 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes	62 (6.7%)	84 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes	76 (8.2%)	228 (25.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes	52 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	122 (13.1%)	197 (22.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes	18 (1.9%)	12 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes	182 (19.5%)	75 (8.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes	119 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pocomoke City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pocomoke City are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (412, 44.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (389, 44.0%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	12 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	10 (1.1%)	27 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	45 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	24 (2.6%)	68 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	78 (8.4%)	28 (3.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	102 (10.9%)	84 (9.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	412 (44.2%)	389 (44.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	41 (4.4%)	56 (6.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	110 (12.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	29 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	51 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	129 (13.8%)	100 (11.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.6%)
Total	933 (100.0%)	885 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pocomoke City

Occupancy by Ownership in Pocomoke City

Of the total 1,878 dwellings in Pocomoke City, owner-occupied units account for 1,161 (61.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 717 (38.2%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,161	61.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	717	38.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,878	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pocomoke City

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	696	37.1%
2-Person Household	425	22.6%
3-Person Household	346	18.4%
4+ Person Household	411	21.9%
Total Housing Units	1,878	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pocomoke City

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	330 (47.4%)	366 (52.6%)
2-Person Household	355 (83.5%)	70 (16.5%)
3-Person Household	210 (60.7%)	136 (39.3%)
4+ Person Household	266 (64.7%)	145 (35.3%)
Total Housing Units	1,161 (61.8%)	717 (38.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pocomoke City

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	100 (42.4%)	136 (57.6%)
High School Diploma	333 (59.2%)	230 (40.8%)
College/Associate Degree	414 (62.2%)	252 (37.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	314 (76.0%)	99 (24.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pocomoke City

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	342	18.2%
35 to 44 Years	334	17.8%
45 to 54 Years	210	11.2%
55 to 64 Years	273	14.5%
65 to 74 Years	346	18.4%
75 to 84 Years	304	16.2%
85 Years and Over	69	3.7%
Total	1,878	100.0%

Housing Finances in Pocomoke City

Median Income by Occupancy in Pocomoke City

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,161 (61.8%)	$64,183
Renter-Occupied	717 (38.2%)	$37,604
Average	1,878 (100.0%)	$48,609

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pocomoke City

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999	7 (0.6%)	30 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999	17 (1.5%)	26 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999	104 (9.0%)	105 (14.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999	95 (8.2%)	165 (23.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	243 (20.9%)	179 (25.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	246 (21.2%)	12 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	131 (11.3%)	83 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	155 (13.4%)	74 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more	163 (14.0%)	11 (1.5%)
Total	1,161 (100.0%)	717 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pocomoke City

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	40 (3.5%)	74 (10.3%)
$300 to $499	50 (4.3%)	145 (20.2%)
$500 to $799	359 (30.9%)	87 (12.1%)
$800 to $999	196 (16.9%)	178 (24.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499	320 (27.6%)	183 (25.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999	112 (9.7%)	11 (1.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499	84 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,161 (100.0%)	717 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pocomoke City

Housing Structures in Pocomoke City

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,373	73.1%
Single Unit, Attached	69	3.7%
2 Unit Apartments	59	3.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	104	5.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	75	4.0%
10 or more Apartments	198	10.5%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	1,878	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pocomoke City

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,112 (81.0%)	261 (19.0%)
Single Unit, Attached	32 (46.4%)	37 (53.6%)
2 Unit Apartments	17 (28.8%)	42 (71.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	104 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	75 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	198 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,161 (61.8%)	717 (38.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pocomoke City

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	255 (35.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms	222 (19.1%)	373 (52.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	505 (43.5%)	59 (8.2%)
8 or more Rooms	434 (37.4%)	30 (4.2%)
Total	1,161 (100.0%)	717 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pocomoke City

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	66 (5.7%)	29 (4.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	101 (8.7%)	114 (15.9%)
Electricity	707 (60.9%)	492 (68.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	287 (24.7%)	63 (8.8%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.6%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,161 (100.0%)	717 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pocomoke City

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	32 (2.8%)	199 (27.8%)
1 Vehicle	439 (37.8%)	379 (52.9%)
2 Vehicles	366 (31.5%)	139 (19.4%)
3 or more Vehicles	324 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,161 (100.0%)	717 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pocomoke City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pocomoke City

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	467	694
Median Property Value	$159,800	$162,900
Median Household Income	$68,688	$54
Monthly Housing Costs	$647	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$2,192	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pocomoke City

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	6 (1.3%)	19 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999	61 (13.1%)	84 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999	378 (80.9%)	553 (79.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	22 (4.7%)	38 (5.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	467 (100.0%)	694 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pocomoke City

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	94 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	63 (13.5%)	34 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999	42 (9.0%)	32 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999	66 (14.1%)	201 (29.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	57 (12.2%)	180 (25.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	36 (7.7%)	74 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more	109 (23.3%)	119 (17.2%)
Total	467 (100.0%)	694 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pocomoke City

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	188 (40.3%)	59,618 (8,590.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x	100 (21.4%)	178 (25.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x	24 (5.1%)	263 (37.9%)
4.0x or more	155 (33.2%)	116 (16.7%)
Total	467 (100.0%)	694 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pocomoke City

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	40 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	107 (22.9%)	19 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,499	320 (68.5%)	176 (25.4%)
Total	467 (100.0%)	694 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pocomoke City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pocomoke City

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	401 (95.0%)	21 (5.0%)
6 to 18 Years	708 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	302 (81.2%)	70 (18.8%)
26 to 34 Years	498 (92.4%)	41 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years	501 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	396 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	443 (97.8%)	10 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years	390 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	435 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	4,074 (96.6%)	142 (3.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pocomoke City

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	401 (95.0%)	21 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	708 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	302 (81.2%)	70 (18.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pocomoke City

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	369 (93.4%)	26 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999	1,220 (95.2%)	62 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	778 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	511 (90.4%)	54 (9.6%)
$100,000 and over	1,174 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pocomoke City

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	255 (60.4%)	159 (37.7%)
6 to 18 Years	455 (64.3%)	299 (42.2%)
19 to 25 Years	89 (23.9%)	239 (64.2%)
25 to 34 Years	147 (27.3%)	478 (88.7%)
35 to 44 Years	275 (54.9%)	226 (45.1%)
45 to 54 Years	97 (24.5%)	368 (92.9%)
55 to 64 Years	152 (33.6%)	353 (77.9%)
65 to 74 Years	370 (94.9%)	210 (53.8%)
75 Years and over	435 (100.0%)	121 (27.8%)
Total	2,275 (54.0%)	2,453 (58.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pocomoke City

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	63 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	22 (4.2%)	75 (14.4%)
35 to 64 Years	117 (20.1%)	169 (22.0%)
65 to 74 Years	122 (61.0%)	62 (32.6%)
75 Years and over	58 (59.2%)	91 (27.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pocomoke City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pocomoke City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	98 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	24 (24.5%)	6 (1.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pocomoke City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	34 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	34 (34.7%)	6 (1.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pocomoke City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	63 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	22 (4.2%)	21 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years	80 (13.7%)	18 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years	21 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pocomoke City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years	57 (9.8%)	152 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years	115 (57.5%)	62 (32.6%)
75 Years and over	24 (24.5%)	91 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pocomoke City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	17 (2.9%)	10 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years	34 (17.0%)	24 (12.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	64 (19.0%)

Technology Access in Pocomoke City

Computing Device Access in Pocomoke City

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	1,314	70.0%
Smartphone	1,446	77.0%
Tablet	1,130	60.2%
No Computing Device	223	11.9%
Total	1,878	100.0%

Internet Access in Pocomoke City

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	20	1.1%
Broadband Home	1,335	71.1%
Cellular Data Only	180	9.6%
Satellite Internet	71	3.8%
No Internet	281	15.0%
Total	1,878	100.0%

Pocomoke City Summary

Pocomoke City, MD is a small city located in Worcester County, Maryland. It is situated on the Pocomoke River, which is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The city is located approximately 30 miles south of Salisbury, MD and is part of the Salisbury, MD-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Pocomoke City was 4,184 as of the 2010 census.

History

Pocomoke City was founded in 1686 by English settlers. The city was originally known as "Worcester Town" and was the first permanent settlement in Worcester County. The city was renamed "Pocomoke City" in 1878 after the nearby Pocomoke River. The city was incorporated in 1878 and has remained a small city ever since.

The city was an important port for the shipping of agricultural products and timber during the 19th century. The city was also a major center for the oyster industry. The city was also home to a number of shipbuilding companies, including the Pocomoke Shipbuilding Company, which built the first steamboat in the United States.

Geography

Pocomoke City is located at 38°6'25" North, 75°22'25" West (38.106944, -75.373611). The city is situated on the Pocomoke River, which is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The city is located approximately 30 miles south of Salisbury, MD and is part of the Salisbury, MD-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and has hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 62°F and the average annual precipitation is 43.5 inches.

Economy

Pocomoke City has a diverse economy that is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to a number of agricultural businesses, including poultry farms, dairy farms, and vegetable farms. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a boat building company.

The city is also a popular tourist destination, with a number of attractions, including the Pocomoke River State Park, the Pocomoke River Wildlife Management Area, and the Pocomoke City Historic District. The city is also home to a number of festivals and events, including the Pocomoke City Oyster Festival and the Pocomoke City Arts and Crafts Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Pocomoke City was 4,184. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 22.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,917 and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $18,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Pocomoke City?

Per Capita income in Pocomoke City is $29,212.

What is the Median Family Income in Pocomoke City?

Median Family Income in Pocomoke City is $69,474.

What is the Median Household income in Pocomoke City?

Median Household Income in Pocomoke City is $48,609.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Pocomoke City?

Income or Wage Gap in Pocomoke City is 15.3%.

Women in Pocomoke City earn 84.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Pocomoke City?

Family Income Deficit in Pocomoke City is $4,988.

Families that are below poverty line in Pocomoke City earn $4,988 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pocomoke City?

Inequality or Gini Index in Pocomoke City is 0.38.

What is the Total Population of Pocomoke City?

Total Population of Pocomoke City is 4,318.

What is the Total Male Population of Pocomoke City?

Total Male Population of Pocomoke City is 2,149.

What is the Total Female Population of Pocomoke City?

Total Female Population of Pocomoke City is 2,169.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pocomoke City?

There are 99.08 Males per 100 Females in Pocomoke City.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pocomoke City?

There are 100.93 Females per 100 Males in Pocomoke City.

What is the Median Population Age in Pocomoke City?

Median Population Age in Pocomoke City is 39.0 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Pocomoke City

Average Family Size in Pocomoke City is 3.1 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Pocomoke City

Average Household Size in Pocomoke City is 2.2 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Pocomoke City?

There are 2,127 People in the Labor Forcein in Pocomoke City.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pocomoke City?

62.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Pocomoke City.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Pocomoke City?

Unemployment Rate in Pocomoke City is 6.7%.