Chance, Maryland facts for kids
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Chance, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 330 |
| • Density | 197.60/sq mi (76.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21821
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-15075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0595203 |
Chance is a small community in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 330 people lived there. Chance is part of the larger Salisbury metropolitan area.
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History of Chance
The name "Chance" comes from an old estate in the area. This estate belonged to one of the first settlers.
Historic Buildings in Chance
Two important places in Chance are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings and sites that are very important to the history of the United States.
- The Ida May is a type of boat called a skipjack. These boats were used for oyster dredging.
- The Rock Creek Methodist Episcopal Church is also a historic site.
Geography of Chance
Chance is located in Maryland, near the water. Its exact location is 38.176818 degrees north and 75.939272 degrees west.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers).
- About 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers) of this is land.
- The remaining 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers) is water. This means a good part of Chance is covered by water!
People of Chance
In 2020, the population of Chance was 330 people.
Population Details
According to the 2000 census, there were 377 people living in Chance.
- Most of the people were White (about 75.6%).
- A smaller group was African American (about 23.6%).
- A very small number of people were from other backgrounds.
- About 17.4% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- The average age of people in Chance was about 47 years old.
Notable Person from Chance
- Dale Midkiff (born 1959) is an actor who grew up in Chance. He is known for his roles in movies like Pet Sematary and the TV movie Elvis and Me.
