Worcester County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Worcester County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24047
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 468.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 226.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 694.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.222133
- Longitude
- -75.309931
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 52,457
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 43,331
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 50,929 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,527 | 2.9% |
| White | 42,537 | 81.1% |
| Black | 6,507 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 632 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 166 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,423 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 916 | 2.1% |
| White | 36,191 | 83.5% |
| Black | 5,236 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 630 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 306 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 53,700
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,454
- Poverty Rate
- 9.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,266
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,164 | 78.5% |
| Black | 6,534 | 12.2% |
| Asian | 743 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 42,553
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,775 | 32.4% |
| Republican | 19,320 | 45.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,662 | 20.4% |
| Other | 336 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,267 | 47.6% |
| Female | 22,284 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,851 | 77.2% |
| Hispanic | 910 | 2.1% |
| Black | 3,715 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 408 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,015
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,358 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 41.5% |
| Black | 1,541 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 169 | 41.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,276 | 55.6% |
| Female | 12,738 | 57.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,400 (25.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,393 (34.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 56,867
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $380,084
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,373
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 12.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.