Worcester County, Maryland

Worcester County
County
George Washington Purnell House
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Location within the U.S. state of Maryland
Maryland's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°14′N 75°17′W / 38.23°N 75.28°W / 38.23; -75.28
Country United States
State Maryland
Founded1742
Named forFamily of Marquess of Worcester
SeatSnow Hill
Largest communityOcean Pines
Area
 • Total695 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Land468 sq mi (1,210 km2)
 • Water227 sq mi (590 km2)  33%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total52,460
 • Density75/sq mi (29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.worcester.md.us

Worcester County /ˈwʊərstər/ is the easternmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the population was 52,460.[1] Its county seat is Snow Hill.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Worcester County, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.


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