West Pocomoke, MD

Living in West Pocomoke

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 93
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 65
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Schools 89
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Residents

323 Population -124 (2010–19)
62  y Median Age +17 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +19% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Black46%
Caucasian54%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone36%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income -$6.3k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -22% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Private sector87%

Occupations

Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office42%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van80%
Walked20%

Housing

$166k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$255 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied +12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K28%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$750K to $999K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas58%
Utility gas4%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Pocomoke

United States45
Maryland43
Salisbury Metro Area28
Somerset County30

Property Crime in West Pocomoke

United States48
Maryland38
Salisbury Metro Area35
Somerset County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 3 3
Feb 40 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 3 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 5 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 41 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Pocomoke

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding53
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Pocomoke, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Pocomoke, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near West Pocomoke, MD

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Salisbury University
17 miles, N
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Wesley College
74 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Pocomoke, MD

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McCready Health
16 miles, SW
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Airports

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