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. |
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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