Bivalve, Maryland facts for kids

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Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Wicomico
Area
• Total	1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2)
• Land	1.45 sq mi (3.77 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	185
• Density	127.24/sq mi (49.12/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21814
Area codes	410 & 443
FIPS code	24-07675
GNIS feature ID	589760

Bivalve (pronounced bye-valv) is a small community in Wicomico County, Maryland, in the United States. It is located along the eastern shore of the lower Nanticoke River, close to where the river meets the Chesapeake Bay.

Bivalve is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It is also a census-designated place, which is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.

The community got its name from the oyster. Oysters are a type of bivalve shellfish. The town's economy once relied heavily on oyster harvesting. In 2020, about 185 people lived in Bivalve. It is part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History and Landmarks

Bivalve has some interesting history. The Yellow Brick House is a notable building in the area.

The Yellow Brick House

The Yellow Brick House was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.

Population Information

The population of Bivalve has changed over the years.

Recent Population Data

According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Bivalve was 185 people.

See also

• In Spanish: Bivalve (Maryland) para niños