Demographics & People — Pocomoke City, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,360 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
| Median Age | 36.6 |
| Total Households | 1,796 |
| Family Households | 1,081 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5245 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,088 |
| Black or African American | 1,924 |
| Asian | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,835 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,202 |
| American | 411 |
| English | 316 |
| Irish | 314 |
| German | 248 |
| Russian | 154 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 91 |
| Polish | 88 |
Language
| English Only | 3,755 |
| Spanish | 10 |
| Population 5+ | 3,974 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 452 |
| Population 18+ | 3,283 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pocomoke City, Maryland.