Wicomico County, MD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,861
Per Capita Income
$36,856
Poverty Rate
14.0%
SNAP Recipients
16.9%
Gini Index
0.448
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.2%
$25K–$50K18.7%
$50K–$75K18.5%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K17.5%
$150K–$200K8.1%
$200K+8.3%
The median household income in Wicomico County, MD is $72,861 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,856. 14.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.448 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).