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Worcester County, MD: growth, migration and housing
Worcester County has 54,459 residents, up 3.7% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,962 households moved in and 1,921 moved out (+41 net), bringing in a net $31.3M of income. Median household income is $81,745, the median home $374,700 and median rent $1,159 a month.
In Maryland: 4th of 24 counties for 5-year population growth · 9th of 24 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 15th of 24 counties for median household income · 13th of 24 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Worcester County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wicomico County, MD | 309 | $16.1M |
| Sussex County, DE | 137 | $8.7M |
| Baltimore County, MD | 125 | $12.0M |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 99 | $12.6M |
| Montgomery County, MD | 64 | $8.5M |
| Accomack County, VA | 60 | $3.3M |
| Harford County, MD | 57 | $7.2M |
| Howard County, MD | 53 | $8.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Worcester County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wicomico County, MD | 379 | $16.6M |
| Sussex County, DE | 209 | $16.0M |
| Baltimore County, MD | 60 | $3.3M |
| Somerset County, MD | 53 | $2.4M |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 49 | $4.7M |
| Accomack County, VA | 45 | $2.9M |
| Montgomery County, MD | 33 | $2.3M |
| Baltimore city, MD | 28 | $1.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.