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About Pocomoke City

Pocomoke City is a suburb in the Salisbury Metro Area and in the Worcester County. It has a population of 4,072 and a population density of 1,090, which is 91% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 6 years below the Salisbury Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Pocomoke City has a median home value of $171,300, which is 27% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,535 is 33% above the metro average rent and 31% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Salisbury. The average household income in Pocomoke City is $38,402 , which is 39% below the Metro average household income and 41% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Pocomoke City is 6. Pocomoke City also has a crime index 169 that is above the Metro average and above the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Salisbury.


$173,200Median Home Value
$234,800 Salisbury Metro Area
$1,535Median Rent
$1,694 Salisbury Metro Area
5 /10 - 8 /10
School Rating
169
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
3 hr 42 mins To Salisbury Metro Area

Pocomoke City Zip Code

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Pocomoke City's population is made up of 40% married, 38% single, 11% divorced and 11% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 49% of the population in Pocomoke City.

4,276Population
414,424 Salisbury Metro Area
1,128Population Density
  • 45% Male
  • 55% Female
40 Median Age
46 Salisbury Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Pocomoke City is $26,368. The Median Household Income is $45,781 and the Pocomoke City Unemployment Rate is 4%.

$26,368Income Per Capita
$36,647 Salisbury Metro Area
$45,781Median Household Income
$66,491 Salisbury Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
13% Salisbury Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
6% Salisbury Metro Area
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$173,200Median Home Value
$234,800 Salisbury Metro Area
$1,535Median Rent
$1,694 Salisbury Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Salisbury Metro Area

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Renters
51%
Home Owners
49%
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5 /10 - 8 /10
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Top Schools in Pocomoke City

Worcester County Public Schools
8
/10
2119 Pocomoke Beltway, Pocomoke City, MD, 21851
400
Enrollment
PK-3
Grade
Worcester County Public Schools
7
/10
800 8th Street, Pocomoke City, MD, 21851
392
Enrollment
4-8
Grade
Worcester County Public Schools
6290 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD, 21841
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3 hr 42 mins
Salisbury Metro Area
Commute To
Norfolk International Airport
2 hr 41 mins
Norfolk, VA
2 hr 26 mins
College Landing Park
2 hr 49 mins
University of Delaware Lewes Cmps
1 hr 46 mins
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Pocomoke City crime index is 169 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Pocomoke City.

169
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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