The Town FilesWicomico County, Maryland
104,914 people. The median home is worth $254,700 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $76,210.
Towns in Wicomico County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 33,050 | $227,300 | $58,576 | 30.1 |
| Fruitland | 5,534 | $227,200 | $64,004 | 32.4 |
| Delmar | 3,798 | $226,500 | $85,174 | 32.5 |
People and housing
| Wicomico County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,700 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,327 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $76,210 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 36.2 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
46,139 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,568 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 401 storm events in Wicomico County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wicomico County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 16, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4034: Hurricane Irene |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).