Fruitland, Maryland facts for kids
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Fruitland, Maryland
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Location of Fruitland, Maryland
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Maryland | ||
| County | Wicomico | ||
| Incorporated | 1947 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council–manager government | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.86 sq mi (10.00 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.85 sq mi (9.98 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,534 | ||
| • Density | 1,435.54/sq mi (554.32/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21826
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-30950 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0584531 | ||
| Website | www.cityoffruitland.com | ||
Fruitland is a city located in Wicomico County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,534 people lived there. It is part of the larger Salisbury area, which includes parts of Maryland and Delaware.
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Where is Fruitland Located?
Fruitland is found at specific coordinates: 38°19′25″N 75°37′10″W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 3.79 square miles (9.82 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.78 square miles (9.79 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Fruitland?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,028 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,147 | 11.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,315 | 101.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,694 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,511 | 30.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,774 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,866 | 28.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,534 | 13.7% | |
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In 2010, the city had 4,866 people living there. There were 1,840 households and 1,223 families. This means there were about 1,287 people per square mile (497 people per square kilometer). There were also 2,045 homes, with about 541 homes per square mile (208 homes per square kilometer).
What is the Makeup of Fruitland's Population?
In 2010, the people living in Fruitland were from different backgrounds:
- 62.0% were White.
- 30.3% were African American.
- 0.6% were Native American.
- 3.1% were Asian.
- 1.4% were from other races.
- 2.6% were from two or more races.
About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
How Do Households in Fruitland Look?
Out of all the households, 37.3% had children under 18 living with them. About 43.0% were married couples living together. Also, 18.4% had a female head of household with no husband. Only 5.1% had a male head of household with no wife. About 33.5% of households were not families.
About 23.2% of all households were single individuals. Roughly 7.9% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.64 people, and the average family had 3.11 people.
The average age in Fruitland was 32.5 years.
- 26.6% of residents were under 18.
- 12.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 10.2% were 65 or older.
The city's population was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
| Population by Race in Fruitland Maryland (2010) | ||
| Race | Population | % of Total |
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| Total | 4,866 | 100 |
| White | 3,018 | 62 |
| African American | 1,472 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 3 |
| Asian | 150 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 2 |
Schools in Fruitland
Fruitland has two schools within its city limits. These are Fruitland Primary School (for grades K-2) and Fruitland Intermediate School (for grades 3-5). Both schools are managed by Wicomico County Public Schools.
After attending these schools, students from Fruitland usually go to Bennett Middle School (grades 6-8). Then, they attend either James M. Bennett High School or Parkside High School. All of these middle and high schools are located in nearby Salisbury.
Fruitland's Climate
Fruitland has a "Humid Subtropical Climate." This means it has relatively high temperatures throughout the year. It also gets a good amount of rain, which is spread out evenly across the year.
| Climate data for Fruitland, Maryland | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8 (47) |
9 (48) |
14 (57) |
19 (67) |
24 (76) |
29 (84) |
31 (87) |
30 (86) |
27 (80) |
21 (70) |
16 (60) |
9 (49) |
20 (68) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
−2 (29) |
2 (36) |
7 (44) |
12 (53) |
17 (62) |
19 (67) |
19 (66) |
15 (59) |
9 (48) |
4 (39) |
−1 (31) |
8 (47) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 94 (3.7) |
81 (3.2) |
110 (4.2) |
89 (3.5) |
89 (3.5) |
94 (3.7) |
110 (4.2) |
140 (5.4) |
99 (3.9) |
84 (3.3) |
79 (3.1) |
86 (3.4) |
1,140 (44.9) |
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See also
In Spanish: Fruitland (Maryland) para niños
