Worcester County, Maryland

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Location in the state of Maryland
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Formed	1742
Seat	Snow Hill
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	1,799 km² (695 mi²) 1,226 km² (473 mi²) 574 km² (221 mi²), 31.88%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	46,543 38/km²
Website: www.co.worcester.md.us

Worcester County (pronounced locally as either "Wis-ter" or "Wuhr-ster") is the easternmost county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It was named for an Earl of Worcester. Its county seat is Snow Hill. Image File history File links Worcester_County_md_seal. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Maryland_highlighting_Worcester_County. ... // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Snow Hill is a town located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq. ... The title of Duke of Beaufort in the Peerage of England was created by Charles II in 1682 for Henry Somerset, 3rd Marquess of Worcester, a descendant of Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester, illegitimate son of Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset, a Lancastrian leader in the Wars of... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Snow Hill is a town located in Worcester County, Maryland. ...

History

Worcester County was created from Somerset County in 1742. Somerset County is the southernmost county in the state of Maryland, located in the eastern part of the state. ... // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ...

Law and government

Worcester County was granted home rule in 1976 under a state code. 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,799 km² (695 mi²). 1,226 km² (473 mi²) of it is land and 574 km² (221 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 31.88% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Adjacent Counties

• Accomack County, Virginia (south)
• Somerset County (west)
• Sussex County, Delaware (north)
• Wicomico County (northwest)

Accomack County is a county located in the state of Virginia, USA. As of 2000, the population is 38,305. ... Somerset County is the southernmost county in the state of Maryland, located in the eastern part of the state. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Wicomico County is located in the southeastern part of the state of Maryland. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 46,543 people, 19,694 households, and 13,273 families residing in the county. The population density was 38/km² (98/mi²). There were 47,360 housing units at an average density of 39/km² (100/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.20% White, 16.66% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 19,694 households out of which 24.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.20% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.79. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which often forms the foundation of a family. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 20.50% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 95.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,650, and the median income for a family was $47,293. Males had a median income of $31,735 versus $24,319 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,505. 9.60% of the population and 7.20% of families were below the poverty line. 17.00% of those under the age of 18 and 6.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

This county contains the following incorporated municipalities:

• 1 City:
  1. Pocomoke City (incorporated 1865)
• 3 Towns:
  1. Berlin (incorporated 1868)
  2. Ocean City (incorporated 1880)
  3. Snow Hill (incorporated 1812)

Unincorporated areas are also considered as towns by many people and listed in many collections of towns, but they lack local government. Various organizations, such as the United States Census Bureau, the United States Postal Service, and local chambers of commerce, define the communities they wish to recognize differently, and since they are not incorporated, their boundaries have no official status outside the organizations in question. The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county: A panorama of Sydney, Australia at night. ... Pocomoke City, dubbed the friendliest town on the Eastern Shore, is a city located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... 1865 (MDCCCLXV) is a common year starting on Sunday. ... Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Berlin is a town located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Motto: Nickname: The White Marlin Capital Map Political Statistics Founded 1875 Incorporated 1880 Worcester County Mayor James N. Mathias, Jr Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 94. ... 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Snow Hill is a town located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A USPS logo A USPS truck in San Francisco A smaller truck (a Long Life Vehicle or LLV) used in suburban areas The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States government (see ) responsible for providing postal service in the United... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

1. Girdletree
2. Newark
3. Ocean Pines
4. Stockton
5. West Ocean City
6. Whaleyville

Other unincorporated places not listed as Census-Designated Places but known in the area include: Girdletree is a census-designated place located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... Newark is a census-designated place located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... Ocean Pines is a census-designated place located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... Stockton is a census-designated place located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... West Ocean City is a census-designated place located in Worcester County, Maryland. ... Whaleyville is a census-designated place located in Worcester County, Maryland. ...

1. Bishopville
2. Germantown
3. North Ocean City
4. Showell

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Notable Persons

• Stephen Decatur: Naval Officer

Stephen Decatur, Jr. ...

External links

• Worcester County Government Website

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