West Pocomoke, Maryland facts for kids
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West Pocomoke, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.61 sq mi (24.90 km2) |
| • Land | 9.41 sq mi (24.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 481 |
| • Density | 51.13/sq mi (19.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-83337 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852603 |
West Pocomoke is a small community in Somerset County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 481 people lived here. West Pocomoke is part of the larger Salisbury metropolitan area, which includes parts of Maryland and Delaware.
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Where is West Pocomoke Located?
West Pocomoke is found at specific coordinates: 38.085027 degrees North and -75.596581 degrees West. This location helps pinpoint it on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that West Pocomoke covers a total area of about 9.6 square miles (24.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.4 square miles (24.36 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.54 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in West Pocomoke?
The population of West Pocomoke has changed a bit over the years.
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| 2020 | 481 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 498 people living in West Pocomoke. These people lived in 217 different homes. About 141 of these homes were families.
The community had about 53 people per square mile (19.74 people per square kilometer). There were 239 housing units in total.
Most of the people in West Pocomoke were White (about 66.47%). A significant number were African American (about 32.93%). Very small numbers of Native American and Asian people also lived there. About 0.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 217 homes in 2000:
- About 19.8% had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (51.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 10.1% were homes where a mother lived with her children, but no husband was present.
- About 35.0% were homes with people who were not part of a family group.
The average number of people in a home was 2.29. For families, the average size was 2.83 people.
Age Groups in West Pocomoke
The people in West Pocomoke were spread across different age groups:
- About 19.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 26.9% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 27.3% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 19.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Pocomoke was 43 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 91.5 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in West Pocomoke was about $21,635 per year. For families, the average income was about $29,792 per year.
The average income for each person in the community was about $26,318. About 17.2% of families and 20.6% of all people in West Pocomoke lived below the poverty line. This included about half of the children under 18 and about a quarter of the people aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: West Pocomoke para niños
