The Town FilesWorcester County, Maryland
53,700 people. The median home is worth $374,700 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $81,745.
Towns in Worcester County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Pines | 12,145 | $380,100 | $91,824 | 62.4 |
| Ocean City | 6,844 | $429,000 | $77,750 | 55.6 |
| Berlin | 5,026 | $423,500 | $81,438 | 37.6 |
| West Ocean City | 4,952 | $423,700 | $97,165 | 49.5 |
| Pocomoke City | 4,295 | $199,000 | $53,203 | 36.6 |
People and housing
| Worcester County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,159 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $81,745 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 50.7 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
26,303 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,838 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 473 storm events in Worcester County from 1996 to 2026, with 13 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Worcester County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).