Marydel, Maryland facts for kids
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Marydel, Maryland
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Main Street in Marydel
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Location of Marydel, Maryland
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 Marydel, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Marydel, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Caroline |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 1,491.53/sq mi (574.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21649
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-51025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590751 |
Marydel is a small town located in Caroline County, Maryland, in the United States. Its name, Marydel, is a "portmanteau" word. This means it combines parts of two other words: Maryland and Delaware. This is because the town is located very close to the border between these two states. Marydel was officially recognized as an incorporated town in 1929. Before that, it was known as Halltown.
Where is Marydel?
Marydel is located at coordinates 39.1130 degrees North and 75.7468 degrees West. It is a very small town, covering an area of about 0.31 square kilometers (or 0.12 square miles) of land.
Marydel's History
The town of Marydel was settled around 1914 by Catholic farmers from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This was around the time of World War I, and many immigrants came to the United States.
More recently, starting in the 1990s, Marydel became home to a large community of Guatemalan immigrants. Most of these families came from farming areas in the mountains of Guatemala, especially from a region called San Marcos. They found the rural, farming environment of Caroline County felt like home.
Many people in this community speak Spanish, and some also speak the Mam dialect from Guatemala. Over time, many Guatemalan residents of Marydel have become permanent residents and even American citizens.
Getting Around Marydel
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The main way to travel to and from Marydel is by road. Three state highways serve the town. Maryland Route 311 goes south from Marydel, and Maryland Route 454 travels northwest. Maryland Route 821 goes through the center of Marydel along Main Street. Also, Delaware Route 8 ends right at the state line and heads east from Marydel into Delaware.
Marydel's Population
Marydel has seen its population change over the years. In 2010, there were 141 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had grown to 176 people.
The town is home to a diverse group of people. In 2010, about 53.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. Many households in Marydel have children under 18 living with them. The average age in the town in 2010 was about 26.1 years old, showing it has a younger population.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 98 | — | |
| 1930 | 127 | — | |
| 1940 | 78 | −38.6% | |
| 1950 | 110 | 41.0% | |
| 1960 | 130 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 176 | 35.4% | |
| 1980 | 152 | −13.6% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 147 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 141 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 176 | 24.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
See also
In Spanish: Marydel (Maryland) para niños
