Worcester County, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Delaware on the north, and Virginia on the south. A major recreational area, Worcester County is famous for its Ocean City beach resort, and also offers canoeing, cruises, and bass fishing on the Pocomoke River; hiking, camping, and nature observing at two state parks; and sunbathing, surfing, and beachcombing at Assateague Island National Seashore. Worcester County is host to the White Marlin and Tuna Tournament, Delmarva Birding Weekend, and World Wildfowl Carving Competition.
Worcester County's 2,300 businesses employ 21,500 workers; an estimated 15 of these businesses have 100 or more workers. Tourism is the largest industry in Worcester County. Major private sector employers include Atlantic General Hospital, Bel-Art Products and Royal Plus Electric.
The county has two State Enterprise Zones: a 1,134-acre zone in Berlin and a 383-acre zone in Pocomoke City.
For additional information, download the 4-page
Brief Economic Facts for the county.
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