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Pocomoke City, Maryland

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compared to areas to the north and northwest, but cold spells send temperatures well below freezing. Due to the impact of the Atlantic Ocean nearby, average snowfall amounts only range from 5 to 10 inches (130 to 250 mm); however, this varies considerably from year to year and occasional nor'easters can produce significant snowfalls over one foot (30 cm). The Blizzard of 2018, for example, produced 10 to 15 inches (250 to 380 mm) of snow, temperatures in teens, and winds gusting over 40 mph (64 km/h). Tropical storms occasionally impact the region during summer and fall.
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references to the "City", which come from its Charter, are from 1990. Other sources also differ: the Maryland Manual Online calls it as a city, while the Maryland Municipal League speaks of it as a town. While cities and towns are significantly different in some states, Maryland's cities and towns, classed simply as "municipalities", are treated equally in state law.
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accounts Pocomoke City a city, while official state documents differ. According to the Maryland State Archives, many more official documents refer to the "Town of Pocomoke City" than to the "City of Pocomoke City." The most recent references to the "Town" are from 1963, however, while the most recent
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In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and
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There were 1,626 households, of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 24.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.6% of all households
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As of the census of 2010, there were 4,184 people, 1,626 households, and 1,077 families living in the city. The population density was 1,133.9 inhabitants per square mile (437.8/km). There were 1,894 housing units at an average density of 513.3 per square mile (198.2/km). The racial makeup of the
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As of the census of 2000, there were 4,098 people, 1,596 households, and 1,058 families living in the city. The population density was 1,346.5 inhabitants per square mile (519.9/km). There were 1,764 housing units at an average density of 579.6 per square mile (223.8/km). The racial makeup of the
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There were 1,596 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 24.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had
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Its climate is characterized by hot and humid stretches of weather in summer, but they are often broken up by cold fronts from the north offering several days of mild temperatures. Both spring and fall are pleasant with cool to mild temperatures and lower humidity. Winters are relatively mild
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The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% female and 44.4% male.
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In 1922, the business district of Pocomoke City was destroyed in a large fire; on one side of town this continued up to the church on third Street, known as St. Mary's Episcopal Church, but the downtown was quickly rebuilt. While
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were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10.
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income for a household in the city was $ 28,938, and the median income for a family was $ 34,722. Males had a median income of $ 32,175 versus $ 19,362 for females. The
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Stevens Landing, and then Newtown, remained a modest river crossing until the construction through the town in the 1880s of the trunk railroad line along the
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someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11.
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rose to take its place. NASA, the U.S. Navy, and the Coast Guard helped with continued growth by bringing jobs to the area.
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Pocomoke City is home to the Delmarva Discovery Museum, an interactive museum focusing on local ecology and history, and
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On June 14, 1906, the city was the site of a lynching. A farmhand named Edd Watson was murdered by a mob.
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for the city was $ 17,301. About 13.6% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the
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References to the municipality's status as a city or town varies according to sources. The
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are located in Pocomoke City: Pocomoke Elementary, Pocomoke Middle, and
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and, in the twentieth century, factories making barrels and baskets for
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Along the Seaboard Side: And Architectural History of Worcester County
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Beginning in the late seventeenth century, a small settlement called
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Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area
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Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, Municipalities
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Maryland
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Pocomoke City was the subject of a 2019 documentary,
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Retrieved August 3, 2009. 2436:History of Pocomoke City, formerly New Town 1737:"Welcome Message | Pocomoke City, Maryland" 534:. Unsourced material may be challenged and 2824: 2810: 2802: 2512: 2498: 2490: 2178:Search results for "City of Pocomoke City" 2166:Search results for "Town of Pocomoke City" 2021:"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990" 1491:of any race were 1.05% of the population. 1180: 845: 31: 2470:Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce website 2368:The Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore 2180:, Maryland Archives, accessed 2008-04-14. 1731: 1729: 1551:of any race were 2.5% of the population. 849:Climate data for Pocomoke City, Maryland 605:. The line eventually became part of the 554:Learn how and when to remove this message 2081:"Climate Summary for Pocomoke, Maryland" 1589:(1947–1958) and Deputy Administrator of 2087:from the original on September 22, 2015 1615: 410: 389: 361: 327: 306: 298: 269: 253: 243: 213: 178: 106: 94: 86: 58: 49: 2375:from the original on February 25, 2022 2312:from the original on December 27, 1996 2147:from the original on December 27, 1996 2131: 2129: 1921: 1919: 1904:from the original on December 13, 2013 1892: 1890: 1834:"Pocomoke City, Maryland Encyclopedia" 1791:"A lot is new this summer in Pocomoke" 1767:"National Register Information System" 1747:from the original on December 23, 2021 1683:from the original on February 27, 2009 1593:(1958-1965) was born in Pocomoke City. 1200: 2412:from the original on October 16, 2020 1941:from the original on January 20, 2015 399: 373: 344: 319: 311: 290: 282: 274: 258: 231: 221: 154: 134:Location within the state of Maryland 121: 90:Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore 7: 3094:Cities in Worcester County, Maryland 2457:Worcester County, Maryland's Arcadia 2256:Article 23A §10 of the Maryland Code 2031:from the original on August 24, 2019 2001:from the original on January 4, 2019 1971:from the original on January 4, 2019 1927:"George Armwood (b. 1911 - d. 1933)" 1814:from the original on January 3, 2019 1772:National Register of Historic Places 1702:Uzelac, Ellen (September 28, 2003). 1483:, and 1.61% from two or more races. 695:National Register of Historic Places 532:adding citations to reliable sources 279:4.04 sq mi (10.45 km) 2365:Janis, Stephen (October 21, 2019), 2282:from the original on March 21, 2021 1671:McDermott, Mike (January 1, 2009). 1652:from the original on April 30, 2009 1543:, and 2.0% from two or more races. 295:0.25 sq mi (0.64 km) 287:3.79 sq mi (9.81 km) 2520:Municipalities and communities of 2276:"Census of Population and Housing" 2113:from the original on March 4, 2016 1875:from the original on July 22, 2015 1844:from the original on April 3, 2020 1190: 721:auditorium known for its superior 472:. The population was 4,184 at the 25: 2346:from the original on June 6, 2013 1714:from the original on June 4, 2011 167:Pocomoke City (the United States) 2875: 2474: 504: 439: 153: 146: 120: 113: 96: 73: 63: 51: 842:" (Humid Subtropical Climate). 766:Worcester County Public Schools 683:Pocomoke City Historic District 629:declined during the 1900s, the 578:. The town was incorporated as 324:1,133.84/sq mi (437.81/km) 29:City in Maryland, United States 1863:Brown, DeNee (July 18, 2015). 717:. The MarVa Theater is a 1927 655:Sturgis One Room School Museum 482:Wallops Island Flight Facility 1: 1626:. 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Pocomoke, Maryland
City

Flag of Pocomoke City, Maryland
Official seal of Pocomoke City, Maryland
Location in Worcester County and the state of Maryland
Pocomoke City is located in Maryland
Pocomoke City is located in the United States
38°4′8″N 75°33′42″W / 38.06889°N 75.56167°W / 38.06889; -75.56167
Maryland
County
Worcester
Incorporated
Mayor
Time zone
UTC−5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC−4
ZIP code
Area code
410
443
FIPS code
GNIS
www.cityofpocomoke.com
Worcester County
Maryland
/ˈpkmk/
2010 census

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