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Bishopville, MD

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Maryland.

Population

516

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

180

ZIP codes

0

Bishopville and its ZIP codes

Full map

Bishopville at a glance

  • Bishopville is 72% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $623,000 (48% above Maryland).

Local data for Bishopville, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bishopville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$623,000

Homeownership

60.6%

Bachelor's or higher

20.9%

Median age

62.4

Average commute

14.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (50), Italian Americans (44), Mexican Americans (19).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Bishopville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,233

26,246 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,572

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$528M

FY 2026, $10,069 per person

Worcester County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bishopville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.2%
  • Carpooled32.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.6%

Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bishopville, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

473

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

7,870

23.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 28°F

42.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bishopville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Bishopville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Selbyville, DETown2.5 mi3.9
Ocean PinesCensus-designated place5.1 mi6.5
WhaleyvilleCensus-designated place5.9 mi1
Frankford, DETown6 mi1.2
BerlinTown7.4 mi3.4
Dagsboro, DETown7.6 mi1.4
Millville, DETown8.1 mi2.5
Ocean CityTown8.1 mi4.4
West Ocean CityCensus-designated place8.3 mi4.2
Fenwick Island, DETown8.4 mi0.3
WillardsTown8.4 mi1.1
Ocean View, DETown8.5 mi2.8
South Bethany, DETown9.6 mi0.5
Bethany Beach, DETown10 mi1.1
Millsboro, DETown11 mi5.1
PittsvilleTown12 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bishopville, MD in?
Bishopville is in Worcester County, Maryland.
What is the population of Bishopville, MD?
About 516 people live in Bishopville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bishopville?
Nearby places include Selbyville, DE (2.5 mi), Ocean Pines (5.1 mi), Whaleyville (5.9 mi), Frankford, DE (6 mi), Berlin (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023