Wicomico County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wicomico County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24045
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 374.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 25.78 sq mi
- Total Area
- 400.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.367368
- Longitude
- -75.632084
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 99,659
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 76,907
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 93,577 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,083 | 6.1% |
| White | 61,681 | 61.9% |
| Black | 25,855 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 2,124 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 589 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 73,774 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,133 | 4.1% |
| White | 51,354 | 66.8% |
| Black | 19,592 | 25.5% |
| Asian | 2,235 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 695 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 185 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 104,914
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,651
- Poverty Rate
- 13.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,100
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 62,073 | 59.2% |
| Black | 27,997 | 26.7% |
| Asian | 2,574 | 2.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 66,121
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 26,880 | 40.7% |
| Republican | 24,076 | 36.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,916 | 21.0% |
| Other | 545 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 30,673 | 46.4% |
| Female | 35,437 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,500 | 62.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,202 | 3.3% |
| Black | 15,543 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 1,278 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 30,536
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 21,456 | 51.7% |
| Hispanic | 585 | 26.6% |
| Black | 5,608 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 404 | 31.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,978 | 45.6% |
| Female | 16,558 | 46.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,926 (29.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 19,606 (29.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 44,127
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $267,387
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,323
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.