Wicomico County, Maryland

Introduction

Wicomico County, Maryland is located in the southeastern part of the State of Maryland. It was named for the Wicomico River, which in turn derives from Indian words wicko mekee, meaning a place where houses are built, apparently referring to an Indian town on the banks. The county seat is Salisbury.

Geography

Wicomico County includes eight municipalities:

• 2 Cities:
  1. Fruitland (incorporated 1947)
  2. Salisbury (incorporated 1854)
• 6 Towns:
  1. Delmar (incorporated 1888)
  2. Hebron (incorporated 1931)
  3. Mardela Springs (incorporated 1906)
  4. Pittsville (incorporated 1906)
  5. Sharptown (incorporated 1874)
  6. Willards (incorporated 1906)

The United States Census Bureau recognizes no Census-Designated Places in Wicomico County, which is unusual for Maryland counties, which usually have many unincorporated population centers.

Demographics

The population as of the 2000 census was 84,644.

Law/Government

Wicomico County was granted a charter form of government in 1964.

History

Wicomico County was created from Somerset and Worcester Counties in 1867.