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Wicomico County was created from Somerset and Worcester counties in 1867 and named
after the Wicomico River from the Indian words "wicko" and "mekee" meaning a place
where houses are built, possibly referring to an Indian town on the banks.
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| Size: 400 Square Miles |
| County Seat: Salisbury |
| Government Form: Charter since 1964 |
| Population 2000: 84,644 |
| Median income for a household (2000): $39,035 |
| Median income for a family (2000): $47,129 |
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| Wicomico County Tourism |
| Wicomico Community College |
| Wicomico County Government |
| Wicomico County Public Schools |
| Wicomico County Health Department |
| Wicomico County Library |
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