Poverty Rate in Worcester County, Maryland
In Worcester County, Maryland, an estimated 4,275 of 52,167 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Worcester County, Maryland?
The poverty rate in Worcester County, Maryland is 9.1%.
- How many people in Worcester County, Maryland live in poverty?
In Worcester County, Maryland, an estimated 4,275 of 52,167 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Worcester County, Maryland compare to the average for Maryland?
The poverty rate in Worcester County, Maryland is 11.83% lower than the Maryland average. In Worcester County, Maryland, an estimated 8.2% of 52,167 people live in poverty. In Maryland, 9.3% of 6,034,320 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Worcester County, Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Worcester County, Maryland is 34.4% lower than the US average. In Worcester County, Maryland, an estimated 8.2% of 52,167 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Berlin, Maryland 9.3% of 4,880 people.
- Bishopville, Maryland 0% of 548 people.
- Girdletree, Maryland 32% of 122 people.
- Newark, Maryland 17.7% of 277 people.
- Ocean City, Maryland 8.8% of 6,851 people.
Under 18 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
11.1% of 9 thousand people
Under 5 years
11% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
11% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
11.1% of 7 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
11% of 9 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
8.9% of 29 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
9.5% of 9 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
8.6% of 20 thousand people
60 years and over
5.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
5.4% of 19 thousand people
65 years and over
5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
5% of 14 thousand people
White
6.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
6.9% of 42 thousand people
Black or African American
14.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
14.7% of 6 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
0% of 20 people
Asian
8.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
8.7% of 801 people
Some other race
6.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
6.6% of 666 people
Two or more races
14.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
14.8% of 2 thousand people
Hispanic
11.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
11.8% of 2 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
6.7% of 41 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
7% of 40 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
14.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
14.6% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
9.6% of 12 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
5.8% of 13 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
4.1% of 13 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
5.6% of 26 thousand people
Employed
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
4.8% of 25 thousand people
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
4.8% of 13 thousand people
Female
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
4.9% of 12 thousand people
Unemployed
16.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
16.8% of 2 thousand people
Male
14.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
14.4% of 907 people
Female
19.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
19.4% of 813 people
Population 16 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
7.6% of 44 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
2.2% of 17 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
9.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
9.9% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
11.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
11.5% of 16 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
18.2% of 11 thousand people
Male
18% Poverty Rate for single men in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
18% of 5 thousand people
Female
18.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
18.4% of 6 thousand people
18 to 24 years
33.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
33.7% of 854 people
25 to 34 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
10.2% of 1 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
20.2% of 934 people
45 to 54 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
29.3% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
21.1% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
13% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
13% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
12.9% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
6.1% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
25.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
25.6% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
24.9% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Worcester County, Maryland
2022
8%
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