Cordova, Maryland facts for kids
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Cordova, Maryland
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Census-designated place
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Location of Cordova, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Talbot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.87 sq mi (12.62 km2) |
| • Land | 4.87 sq mi (12.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 551 |
| • Density | 113.10/sq mi (43.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21625
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-19900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590022 |
Cordova is a small community located in Talbot County, Maryland, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a specific area the government tracks for population numbers. In 2020, about 551 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 592 people who lived there in 2000.
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Where is Cordova Located?
Cordova is found at these coordinates: 38°52′40″N 75°59′28″W / 38.87778°N 75.99111°W. It's a place with a specific location on the map.
The United States Census Bureau says Cordova covers about 4.9 square miles (12.6 square kilometers) of land. There's no water area within its boundaries.
You can find Cordova north of Easton and east of U.S. Route 50, a major highway.
Who Lives in Cordova?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 592 | — | |
| 2010 | 509 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 551 | 8.3% | |
Let's look at the people who live in Cordova based on the census from 2000. At that time, there were 592 people living in 214 households. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 167 were families.
The population density was about 122 people per square mile (47 people per square kilometer). There were 230 homes in total.
Most of the people in Cordova were White (about 89.70%). About 9.80% were African American, and a very small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 1.69% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 39.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (61.7%) were married couples living together. About 11.7% had a female head of the house with no husband present. Around 21.5% were not families, meaning individuals or unrelated people living together.
About 18.7% of all households were just one person living alone. And 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.77 people lived in each household, and about 3.15 people lived in each family.
Age and Income
The population in Cordova was spread out by age. About 28.9% were under 18 years old. About 7.9% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 28.7%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 24.2%, and 10.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Cordova was 35 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cordova was $35,625. For families, the average income was $46,250. Men earned about $34,792 on average, while women earned about $27,500. The average income per person in Cordova was $15,534.
About 17.9% of families and 10.5% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 11.4% of those under 18 and 23.1% of those 65 or older.
Education and Veterans
As of 2012, most adults (73.9%) aged 25 and over had a high school degree. A smaller number had a college degree: 5.2% had a bachelor's degree, and 2.4% had a graduate or higher degree.
For people aged 15 and over, about 24.9% had never been married. Most (58.8%) were currently married. A small percentage were separated (2%), widowed (1.7%), or divorced (12.7%).
In 2011, there were 49 veterans living in Cordova.
A Look at Cordova's Past
Cordova has some interesting history. Just north of the town, a church called St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church was started on a farm way back in 1765.
Tapper's Corner Road, which runs east of town, leads to Lewistown Road. Near there, a creek flows into the Tuckahoe. This creek was once called Kentucky. It's believed that Frederick Douglass, a very important historical figure, was born in a cabin near this spot. His grandmother, Betsey Bailey, lived there.
Cordova used to have a gas station on its main road for many years. You can still see parts of it today. Many homes in the center of the village were built from kits ordered from Sears. The wood for these homes was brought to Cordova by train in the 1920s and 1930s.
At one time, Cordova also had a doctor's office and a general store, which are now private homes. The town also had a cannery, where food was preserved, and a chicken processing plant.
Community Fair and Weather
Since 1962, the Cordova Volunteer Fireman’s Association has hosted a popular country fair. This fair lasts for three nights and starts on the first Thursday of August. It's held on the grounds behind the firehouse.
On May 18, 1995, a strong F2 tornado hit the town. It caused a path of damage about 10 miles long and resulted in over $1 million in damage.
Images for kids
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View north along Maryland State Route 303 (Tappers Corner Road)
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See also
In Spanish: Cordova (Maryland) para niños
