Pocomoke City, MD

Pocomoke City, Maryland

Pocomoke City, Maryland is 84 miles NE of Hampton, Virginia (center to center) and 91 miles N of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Worcester county. The population of the city is 4,098.

The People and Families of Pocomoke City

In Pocomoke City, about 43% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Pocomoke City.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pocomoke City had a median family income of $34,722.

Political Inclinations

Among Pocomoke City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $725. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Pocomoke City Housing

Of the housing in Pocomoke City, approximately 54% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Pocomoke City are lower than most places in Maryland. Property taxes in the city are low by Maryland standards.

Commuting

In Pocomoke City, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pocomoke City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Pocomoke City, MD

Comparing Pocomoke City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Pocomoke City Almanac

Pocomoke City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pocomoke City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pocomoke City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pocomoke City High Schools (2004)

POCOMOKE HIGH
1817 OLD VIRGINIA RD
410-957-1484
Serves 438 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Pocomoke City Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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