Worcester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 46,543 people, with a population density of about 98.40 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 473.00 square miles (1,225.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Snow Hill, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Ocean Pines.
Geographically, Worcester County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Berlin 45 ft and its lowest point at Ocean City 8 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.