Worcester County's estimated 2026 population is 54,537 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Worcester County is the 18th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 51,500 and has seen a growth of 5.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.7 years
Female: 52.7 years
Male: 49.2 years
There are 44,515 adults, (15,371 of whom are seniors) in Worcester County.
Female: 27,528 (51.3%)
Male: 26,172 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Worcester County includes 78.52% White, 12.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,164 | 78.52% |
| Black or African American | 6,534 | 12.17% |
| Two or more races | 3,241 | 6.04% |
| Other race | 960 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 743 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.05% |
Worcester County's average per capita income is $51,578. Household income levels show a median of $81,745. The poverty rate stands at 9.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,601 | - |
| Families | $105,395 | $139,316 |
| Households | $81,745 | $117,610 |
| Non Families | $51,638 | $74,787 |
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