Wicomico County Public RecordsMaryland

Wicomico County, MD, had approximately 65,000 registered voters as of 2022. Elections include local, state, and federal contests, with presidential races seeing a turnout of around 70%. Major parties are Democratic and Republican, though unaffiliated voters rank over 10,000. The Board of Elections administers over 40 polling locations, with the Civic Center serving as a key early voting site. In the 2020 presidential election, 53% voted Republican and 44% Democrat. Recent issues involve school funding and zoning. The Board oversees voter registration, poll workers, and tabulates results, ensuring compliance with Maryland election laws.

As of 2022, Wicomico County, MD has an estimated population of 104,812. The median age is 36.7 years, with 51.9% female and 48.1% male residents. Racially, the county is 62.2% White, 26.6% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 7.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race, with 5.1% identifying as two or more races.

Wicomico County, MD operates 25 public schools, including 4 high schools. The county’s high school graduation rate is around 85%, with approximately 22% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Public schools average a 5/10 rating on GreatSchools. Adult education is supported through Wor-Wic Community College and workforce programs. The district emphasizes safety, with measures such as controlled entry and school resource officers. Specialized educational programs include STEM, arts, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to support diverse student interests and needs.

As of 2022, Wicomico County, MD, had an employment-population ratio of approximately 57%. The largest industries are health care and social assistance (19%), retail trade (14%), and educational services (11%). Major occupation types include office/administrative support (13%) and sales (11%). About 83% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 23 minutes. While most residents work within Wicomico County, around 13% commute to neighboring Somerset and Worcester counties for employment.

Wicomico County, MD has a homeownership rate of around 61%, with median home values near $240,000 and median monthly rents about $1,400 (2023 data). Property values have risen approximately 6% year-over-year. Housing options include single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, especially in Salisbury—the county’s largest city—along with suburban and rural neighborhoods. Popular areas include Fruitland, Delmar, and Parsonsburg. Property tax rates average 1.1%, making the region relatively affordable compared to state averages.

Wicomico County, MD, has a crime rate higher than the national average, particularly for property crimes. In 2022, the county reported 2,013 property crimes and 235 violent crimes, according to the Maryland State Police. The violent crime rate stands at approximately 4.1 per 1,000 residents, while property crime is about 35 per 1,000, notably above Maryland’s average. Local law enforcement actively reports data to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, and community initiatives aim to improve safety and reduce crime rates.