Worcester County, MD

Living in Worcester County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 37
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 67
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Schools 92
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Residents

52k Population +632 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$262k Median Home Value -$27k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$818 Median Monthly Rent +$189 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Worcester County

United States45
Maryland43

Property Crime in Worcester County

United States48
Maryland38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 3
Feb 39 3 3
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 55 3 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 5 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Worcester County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding40
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Worcester County, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Worcester County, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near Worcester County, MD

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Salisbury University
18 miles, NW
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Wesley College
66 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Worcester County, MD

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Airports

Airports near Worcester County, MD