Wicomico County, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Maryland

The population of Wicomico County, Maryland is 104,117 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $72,861, the median home value is $238,900, and the median age is 36.2.

The population of Wicomico County has grown 7.4% since 2010 (98,974 → 106,329), a +0.51% annualized rate.

Wicomico County within Maryland · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

104,117

Population

+0.51%

Annual growth

278

People / sq mi

$72,861

Median Income

$238,900

Median Home Value

Wicomico County covers 374 sq mi of land at 278.1 people per square mile.

About Wicomico County, MD

Wicomico County is a county in Maryland with a population of 104,117. It ranks #14 among counties in Maryland by population. The median age is 36.2, younger than the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The median household income in Wicomico County is $72,861, near the US median of $74,580. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $238,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,238. The homeownership rate of 60.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wicomico County reflects 29.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.9 minutes each way.

Wicomico County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wicomico County had a population of 98,974 in 2010 and 106,329 in 2024, a 7.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 106,329 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.51%.

106,329

Population (2024)

98,974

Population (2010)

106,329

Peak (2024)

0.51%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	98,974	-	-	estimate
2011	100,086	+1,112	+1.12%	estimate
2012	100,593	+507	+0.51%	estimate
2013	100,890	+297	+0.30%	estimate
2014	101,416	+526	+0.52%	estimate
2015	101,820	+404	+0.40%	estimate
2016	102,246	+426	+0.42%	estimate
2017	102,471	+225	+0.22%	estimate
2018	103,398	+927	+0.90%	estimate
2019	104,005	+607	+0.59%	estimate
2020	103,563	-442	-0.42%	estimate
2021	104,110	+547	+0.53%	estimate
2022	104,985	+875	+0.84%	estimate
2023	105,585	+600	+0.57%	estimate
2024	106,329	+744	+0.70%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	60.6%
Black or African American	26.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.2

Median Age

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Male

16.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

8.3%

20–24

9.6%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,861$-28,791 vs state
Mean household income	$95,675
Per-capita income	$36,856
Poverty rate	8.1%+1.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.2%
Employment-to-population	61.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.7%

Education & health care

11.7%

Manufacturing

10.7%

Finance & real estate

8.1%

Construction

7.1%

Public administration

5.4%

Retail trade

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Wicomico County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

79.9%

Public transit

7.5%

Work from home

22.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$238,900$-158,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,238

Median rent

60.7%

Homeownership rate

43,925

Total housing units

91.1%

Occupied

8.9%

Vacant

39.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.5%

With health insurance

94.8%

With broadband internet

29.4%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.2%

With a disability

86.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.4%

High School+

29.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Maryland

Baltimore (577,193)Columbia (105,871)Germantown (90,521)Waldorf (82,541)Silver Spring (82,129)Frederick (80,617)Ellicott City (73,737)Glen Burnie (72,772)Gaithersburg (69,225)Bethesda (67,403)All Maryland cities →

Other counties in Maryland

Montgomery County (1,057,586)Prince George's County (955,584)Baltimore County (849,586)Anne Arundel County (590,936)Baltimore city (577,193)Howard County (333,916)Frederick County (280,341)Harford County (262,509)Carroll County (174,318)Charles County (168,710)All Maryland counties →

Part of Maryland

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Metro areas in Maryland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wicomico County, Maryland has a population of 104,117 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 278 people per square mile.

The population of Wicomico County has grown 7.4% since 2010 (98,974 → 106,329), a +0.51% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wicomico County, Maryland is $72,861, with mean (average) household income of $95,675 and per-capita income of $36,856. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wicomico County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.6%), Black or African American (26.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wicomico County, Maryland is 36.2 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

The median home value in Wicomico County is $238,900 and median monthly rent is $1,238. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 43,925 total housing units, 8.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wicomico County, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Wicomico County, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.