Pocomoke City, MD is a small town located in Worcester County with a population of 7,063 people. With a population density of 67 people per square mile, Pocomoke City has a rural feel but is close enough to larger cities such as Salisbury and Ocean City that it retains the convenience of city services. Local businesses such as Thompson's Hardware, Harris Teeter Grocery Store, and Wicomico Florist provide everything any resident may need. Outdoor activities include visits to Cypress Park or the nearby Snow Hill Nature Park for hiking and camping in the warmer months and sledding and skiing in the winter. Other organizations in Pocomoke City range from the library to the local YMCA which offers an array of delights for all ages. Popular sporting events held annually include the Junior Olympic Softball Tournament in June, the Rehoboth Beach Marathon in November, and Lighthouse Challenge kayaking race which takes place on the Pocomoke River.
The population in Pocomoke City (zip 21851) is 7,063. There are 67 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pocomoke City (zip 21851) is 44.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pocomoke City (zip 21851) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pocomoke City (zip 21851)
- 49.6% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 22.0% are married with children
- 24.8% have children, but are single
Race in Pocomoke City (zip 21851)
- 60.5% are White
- 31.8% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander