Worcester County, Maryland
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]
Worcester County, Maryland | |
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Location in the state of Maryland | |
Maryland's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | 1742 |
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Seat | Snow Hill |
Largest community | Ocean Pines |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
695 sq mi (1,800 km²) 468 sq mi (1,212 km²) 227 sq mi (588 km²), 33 |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.co.worcester.md.us | |
Named for: Family of Marquess of Worcester | |
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References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Worcester County, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.