Hebron, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hebron, Maryland
|
||
|---|---|---|
.jpg)
Hebron, July 1932
|
||
|
||
Location of Hebron, Maryland
|
||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Maryland | |
| County | Wicomico | |
| Incorporated | 1931 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
|
||
| • Total | 1,113 | |
| • Density | 848.32/sq mi (327.43/km2) | |
| Demonym(s) | Hebronite | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
21830
|
|
| Area code(s) | 410, 443 | |
| FIPS code | 24-37875 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0584921 | |
Hebron is a small town in Wicomico County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,113 people lived there. It is part of the larger Salisbury metropolitan area.
Hebron is known as the hometown of Mark Hildreth, a professional wrestler, and Scott Taylor, a politician.
Contents
History of Hebron
Hebron has a rich history, with several important places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Maple Leaf Farm Potato House, Spring Hill Church, St. Giles, and Western Fields.
The Railroad's Arrival
Hebron began to grow around 1890. This was when the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad built its tracks through the area. Before the railroad, Hebron was just a country road with a store and a few farms. The railroad created a shipping point, and the community was named Hebron, like the ancient biblical city.
Growth and Industry
Five years after the railroad arrived, a lumber factory opened in Hebron. This helped the small settlement grow into a busy town. Unlike older towns that grew near rivers, Hebron developed because of the railroad. Later, cars and better farm machines also helped the town expand.
By the 1920s, Hebron was a center for both farming and manufacturing. It was easy to send goods to big markets. In 1927, Hebron had five shirt factories, a flour mill, and a canning factory. There was also a lumber mill and a new high school being built.
Farming and Famous Farms
Farming was very important in Hebron. Farmers grew many crops like peaches, apples, strawberries, sweet potatoes, and watermelons. There were also large poultry (chicken) and dairy (milk) farms.
Some famous farms included B. Frank Adkins' Neighbor's Wonder Farm, known for its special cows. J.T. Insley owned the Oakdale Poultry Farm. James A. Phillips and James Gordy also had large farms.
Important Citizens
People like Walter B. Miller and G.A. Bounds helped build Hebron's manufacturing businesses. G.A. Bounds owned both a lumber mill and a canning plant. His house can still be seen on Main Street today.
Geography of Hebron
Hebron is located at 38°25′5″N 75°41′16″W. The town covers an area of about 1.28 square miles (3.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Transportation
The Spring Hill Landing Strip, a small airport, is located in Hebron.
Education
Westside Intermediate School, which serves students in the middle grades, is located in Hebron, Maryland.
Population and People
Hebron's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 651 | — | |
| 1930 | 805 | 23.7% | |
| 1940 | 804 | −0.1% | |
| 1950 | 723 | −10.1% | |
| 1960 | 754 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 705 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 714 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 665 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 807 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,084 | 34.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,113 | 2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hebron's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 1,084 people living in Hebron. There were 419 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 285 of these were families.
The town had about 847 people per square mile (327 people per square kilometer). Most residents (83.8%) were White, and 13.5% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 38.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47%) were married couples. Some households had a single female parent (13.8%) or a single male parent (7.2%). About 32% of households were made up of individuals living alone or with non-family members.
The average household had about 2.59 people, and the average family had about 3.11 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Hebron in 2010 was 34.8 years old.
- About 26.3% of residents were under 18.
- 10.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
The town had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
