Economy & Jobs — Worcester County, Maryland

Employment

Total Establishments2,234
Total Employees20,063
Avg Annual Employment26,303
Avg Annual Pay$45,838
Total Annual Wages$1,205,688,571
Annual Payroll (thousands)$877,512
Unemployment Rate6.5%

Income

Median Household Income$76,689
Poverty Rate8.2%
IRS Returns30,630
Total AGI (thousands)$2,588,925
Average AGI per Return$84,523

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$445,714,715
Per Capita$8,496
Population Basis52,460

Agriculture

Total Farms15
Land in Farms (acres)19,427
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,295
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants194
Fast Food106
Bars12
Coffee & Snacks54