Friendsville, Maryland facts for kids
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Friendsville, Maryland
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Maryland | ||
| County | Garrett | ||
| Incorporated | 1902 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 438 | ||
| • Density | 438.00/sq mi (169.18/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21531
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| Area codes | 301, 240 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-30850 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2390193 | ||
Friendsville is a small town located in Garrett County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, about 438 people lived there.
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Exploring Friendsville's Geography
Friendsville covers about 0.91 square miles (2.36 square kilometers) of land. There's no water area within the town limits. The Youghiogheny River flows right through Friendsville. This river is very popular for whitewater kayaking and rafting, especially a part called the 'Upper Yough' run.
Friendsville's History
Friendsville gets its name from its first European settler, John Friend. He arrived in what is now Garrett County before the American Revolution. Many of John Friend's family members still live in Garrett County today. Because of this strong connection, the Friend Family Association has its main office and library in Friendsville.
Getting Around Friendsville
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The easiest way to get to Friendsville is by road. Interstate 68 passes through the town. You can get on or off I-68 at the exit for Maryland Route 42. Another road, Maryland Route 742, also goes through Friendsville. It follows the older path of MD 42 through the middle of town.
Friendsville's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 466 | — | |
| 1920 | 408 | −12.4% | |
| 1930 | 494 | 21.1% | |
| 1940 | 569 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 607 | 6.7% | |
| 1960 | 580 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 566 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 511 | −9.7% | |
| 1990 | 577 | 12.9% | |
| 2000 | 539 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 491 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 438 | −10.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, about 491 people lived in Friendsville. There were 219 households, which are groups of people living together. About 128 of these were families. The town had about 539 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Friendsville were White (99.6%). A small number were Native American (0.2%) or Asian (0.2%). About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (38.8%) were married couples. Some households had a female head (16.0%) or a male head (3.7%) without a spouse. About 41.6% of households were not families.
Roughly 34.7% of all households had only one person living there. About 12.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.24 people, and each family had 2.85 people.
The average age of people in Friendsville was 44.6 years. About 19.6% of residents were under 18. About 11.2% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 19.8% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 33%. Finally, 16.5% of residents were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Friendsville (Maryland) para niños
