What percentage of people rent in Pocomoke City, MD?
40.2% (±10.5 points) of the occupied homes in Pocomoke City, MD are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 768 renting households against 1,141 that own their home.
In Pocomoke City, the share of households that rent went from 55.6% in 2015–2019 to 40.2% in 2020–2024 (−15.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 40.2% (±10.5 points)
- Renting households
- 768 (±243)
- Median renter income
- $31,016 (±$17,895)
Who rents and who owns in Pocomoke City
| Pocomoke City | Worcester County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 40.2% (±10.5 points) | 22.0% (±1.9 points) | 32.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 768 (±243) | 5,319 (±498) | 765,363 (±6,619) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,141 (±207) | 18,817 (±563) | 1,597,565 (±8,362) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $31,016 (±$17,895) | $44,914 (±$9,001) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $74,868 (±$11,468) | $96,168 (±$5,081) | $129,423 (±$883) | $100,009 |
In Pocomoke City, the renter share is higher than in Worcester County (22.0%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (32.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Worcester County, Pocomoke City ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 91 of 388.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Pocomoke City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 55.6% (±9.5 points) | 40.2% (±10.5 points) | −15.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $835 (±$81) | $836 (±$101) | +0.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,140 (±$6,643) | $53,203 (±$30,013) | +39.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Pocomoke City
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocomoke City | — | 40.2% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Captains Cove | 8.6 mi | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Wattsville | 9.9 mi | 34.5% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Snow Hill | 12 mi | 44.0% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Princess Anne | 12 mi | 57.3% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hallwood | 13 mi | 15.6% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Saxis | 13 mi | 2.2% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Chincoteague | 14 mi | 21.6% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Eden | 16 mi | 36.7% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Captains Cove, VA (1.8%), Hallwood, VA (15.6%), Saxis, VA (2.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berlin | 44.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 2 | Snow Hill | 44.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 3 | Pocomoke City | 40.2% (±10.5 points) |
| 4 | Ocean City | 25.8% (±5.2 points) |
| 5 | West Ocean City | 18.1% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 | Ocean Pines | 9.5% (±2.7 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pocomoke City
How many renters are there in Pocomoke City?
Pocomoke City has an estimated 768 (±243) renting households, 40.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Pocomoke City?
In Pocomoke City, the share of households that rent went from 55.6% in 2015–2019 to 40.2% in 2020–2024 (−15.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Pocomoke City?
A renting household in Pocomoke City has 2.2 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Pocomoke City?
The median renting household in Pocomoke City, MD has an income of $31,016 (±$17,895) a year, against $74,868 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pocomoke City city, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pocomoke City city, Maryland (place:62475, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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