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Pocomoke City Brochure

Pocomoke City
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If you are new to the Pocomoke City area or are thinking of relocating to the area, The Pocomoke City Brochure contains information you may need. This directory includes information about historic attractions, activities, accommodations, restaurants, annual events and contact information for the chamber of commerce and city officials. To receive your copy, please e-mail us at pchamber@ixpres.com providing us with your name, address, and any specific interests such as Eastern Shore Real Estate Guidelocation, type of housing, price range and when you are thinking of moving to the area. Thank you for considering the Pocomoke City/Worcester County, Maryland area.

NOTE: If you are unable to locate the information you need on the website, please contact the Welcome and Information Center at 410.957.1919 or post your questions in the Forum.

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General Demographics

Population (2000 Census): 4,098
Lat- 38:04:30.961N
Long- 75:34:8.908W

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 4,098 people, 1,596 households, and 1,058 families residing in the city. The population density is 520.5/km² (1,346.5/mi²). There are 1,764 housing units at an average density of 224.0/km² (579.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 50.73% White, 46.36% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,596 households out of which 35.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% are married couples living together, 24.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% are non-families. 29.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.11.

In the city the population is spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $28,938, and the median income for a family is $34,722. Males have a median income of $32,175 versus $19,362 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,301. 18.3% of the population and 13.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.8% of those under the age of 18 and 13.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

A Safe Place to Live!
Pocomoke City Crime Statistics for 2003

Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports, Crime in the United States - 2003
Table 8A - City under 10,000 in Population, 2003

Violent Crime

44
  Murder 0
  Forcible Rape 1
  Robbery 8
  Aggravated Assault 35

Property Crime

203

  Burglary 29
  Larceny-theft 170
  Motor vehicle theft 3
  Arson 1

Local Realtors and Developers

Decatur Realty

513 Market St. - map
Pocomoke City, Md 21851
410-957-2220 • http://www.decatur-realty.com

Licensed in Md & Va for all your real estate needs.
MLS, NAR, EOH.
www.decatur-realty.com


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Drawbridge Villas

301 Coulbourne Mill Rd. - map
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 251-8574 • http://www.drawbridgevillas.com


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Dunn Property Management

P.O. Box 10
Pittsville, MD 21850
410-341-3454 •


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Hall Realty

442 Linden Ave. - map
Pocomoke City, Md 21851
410-957-0800 • http://hallrealtyinc.com

Real Estate Sales


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Tucker Homes, LLC @ Butler's Village

1000 Lynnhaven Drive - map
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
410-957-4811 • http://www.tuckerhomes.net


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