Maryland

Wicomico

103,588

2020 population

1870

first census record

census records

About Wicomico

Wicomico, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 15,802. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 103,588.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Nanticoke War – Monie Bay Confrontation 1712, Salisbury MD Occupation (1861), and 23 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	103,588
2010	98,733
2000	84,644
1990	74,339
1980	64,540
1970	54,236
1960	49,050
1950	39,641
1940	34,530
1930	31,229
1920	28,165
1910	26,815
1900	22,852
1890	19,930
1880	18,016
1870	15,802

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Wicomico

Military engagements that took place in Wicomico, Maryland.

Nanticoke War – Monie Bay Confrontation 1712

1712

Salisbury MD Occupation (1861)

1861

Historic places in Wicomico

National Register of Historic Places listings in Wicomico, Maryland.

Maple Leaf Farm Potato House

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

Quantico

United States Post Office

Wailes, F. Leonard, Law Office

Salisbury

Perry-Cooper House

Salisbury

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church

Allen

Union Station, WI-150

Whitehaven Historic District

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Frequently asked about Wicomico

When does Wicomico first appear in the US census?

Wicomico, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 15,802.

What is the population of Wicomico?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Wicomico had a recorded population of 103,588.

Were any battles fought in Wicomico?

2 documented military engagements took place in Wicomico, including Nanticoke War – Monie Bay Confrontation 1712, Salisbury MD Occupation (1861).

How many historic places are in Wicomico?

23 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wicomico, Maryland.

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