Dames Quarter, Maryland facts for kids
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Dames Quarter, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.24 sq mi (47.24 km2) |
| • Land | 11.88 sq mi (30.76 km2) |
| • Water | 6.36 sq mi (16.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 142 |
| • Density | 11.96/sq mi (4.62/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 | 24-21550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0584010 |
Dames Quarter is a small community in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population statistics, even if it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 142 people lived here. Dames Quarter is part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware area.
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Where is Dames Quarter?
Dames Quarter is located in Maryland. You can find it at these coordinates: 38.173887 degrees north and 75.906291 degrees west.
Land and Water Area
This community covers a total area of about 18.3 square miles (47.2 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water, about 5.8 square miles (15 square kilometers). The land area is around 12.4 square miles (32.1 square kilometers).
Nearby Nature Areas
Some parts of Dames Quarter are located within the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area. This is a special place where nature is protected. It's a great spot for wildlife.
Who Lives in Dames Quarter?
Let's look at the people who call Dames Quarter home.
Population Count
According to the 2020 census, there were 142 people living in Dames Quarter. Back in 2000, there were 188 people.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 84 households in Dames Quarter. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 54 were families. About 22.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together.
Age Groups
The people in Dames Quarter come from all age groups. In 2000, about 19.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living there was 45 years.
