Eden, Maryland facts for kids
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Eden, Maryland
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Location of Eden in Somerset County, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2) |
| • Land | 5.58 sq mi (14.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 803 |
| • Density | 143.78/sq mi (55.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21822
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| FIPS code | 24-24850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590130 |
Eden is a small community located in Somerset County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.
The ZIP code for Eden is 21822. This zip code actually covers parts of other nearby counties too, including Wicomico and Worcester counties. In 2020, about 803 people lived in Eden. This community is part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography of Eden
Eden is located in a specific spot in Maryland. Its coordinates are 38.278414 degrees North and 75.652490 degrees West.
The community covers a total area of about 5.6 square miles (14.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.58 square miles (14.47 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
People in Eden
The number of people living in Eden changes over time. Here's how the population has been counted in recent years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 803 | — | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the total population of Eden was 823 people. The community is home to people from different backgrounds.
| Population by Race in Eden Maryland (2010) | ||
| Race | Population | % of Total |
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| Total | 823 | 100 |
| White | 497 | 60 |
| African American | 281 | 34 |
Getting Around Eden
Eden is easy to reach because it is located right on U.S. Route 13. This is a major road. It's found where Eden-Allen Road crosses U.S. Route 13. This spot is just south of the Wicomico County border. It is also south of the US 13: Salisbury Bypass, which helps traffic go around the city of Salisbury.
Eden also has a public transportation option called Shore Transit. This is a bus service for the lower Eastern Shore area. Only one bus route stops in Eden. The bus stop is at the intersection of Eden-Allen Road.
- Route 2: This bus route connects Princess Anne and Delmar.
See also
In Spanish: Eden (Maryland) para niños
