Pocomoke City, MD Profile
Pocomoke City, MD, population 3,909, is located
in Maryland's Worcester county,
about 84.0 miles from Hampton and 87.5 miles from Virginia Beach.
Through the 90's Pocomoke City's population has grown by about 4%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Pocomoke City has declined by about 5%.
Pocomoke City's property crime levels tend to be higher than Maryland's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Pocomoke City tend to be about the same as Maryland's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 51% |
| African American | 46% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 35.50 |
| Males | 33.10 |
| Females | 36.90 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 17.00% | | Under 20: | 16.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 10.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,098 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,095 | -0.07% |
| 2002 | 4,067 | -0.68% |
| 2003 | 4,022 | -1.11% |
| 2004 | 3,975 | -1.17% |
| 2005 | 3,909 | -1.66% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,938 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 986 |
| 2002 | 995 |
| 2003 | 1,051 |
| 2004 | 669 |
| 2005 | 547 |
| 2006 | 383 |
| 2007 | 751 |
| 2008 | 801 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
3 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| Robbery |
6 |
9 |
8 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
6 |
9 |
| Aggravated Assault |
32 |
27 |
35 |
25 |
13 |
8 |
20 |
19 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,578 |
| 2002 | 4,499 |
| 2003 | 4,827 |
| 2004 | 5,951 |
| 2005 | 5,522 |
| 2006 | 7,168 |
| 2007 | 6,290 |
| 2008 | 6,177 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
21 |
24 |
29 |
23 |
32 |
31 |
36 |
31 |
| Larceny, Theft |
203 |
159 |
170 |
222 |
184 |
238 |
206 |
200 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
8 |
7 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
1 |
8 |
| Arson |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
0
|
2
|
Location
| Elevation | 20 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.2 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.2 Square Miles |
