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Worton, MD
Census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland.
Population
126
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
137
ZIP codes
0
Worton and its ZIP codes
Worton at a glance
- Worton is 79% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Worton, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Worton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,247
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $9,115 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Worton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Worton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Worton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ButlertownCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Chesapeake LandingCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| ChestertownTown | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.8 |
| KingstownCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| KennedyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| BettertonTown | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| TolchesterCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CrumptonCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EdesvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Church HillTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Rock HallTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| GalenaTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Aberdeen Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Worton, MD in?
- Worton is in Kent County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Worton, MD?
- About 126 people live in Worton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Worton?
- Nearby places include Butlertown (0.5 mi), Chesapeake Landing (3.4 mi), Chestertown (4.2 mi), Still Pond (4.7 mi), Fairlee (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023