Nanticoke, Maryland facts for kids
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Nanticoke, Maryland
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 Nanticoke, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Nanticoke, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.83 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21840
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| Area code(s) | 410 & 443 |
| FIPS code | 24-54925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 590862 |
Nanticoke is a small community in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is a place where people live, but it is managed by the county.
Nanticoke is also a "census-designated place." This is a special area the government defines for counting people. It helps them gather information about how many people live in different parts of the country.
About Nanticoke
Nanticoke is located in the state of Maryland. It is part of a larger area called the Salisbury metropolitan area. This means it is close to the city of Salisbury, Maryland, and shares some connections with it. The community is near the Chesapeake Bay, a very large and important bay in Maryland.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Nanticoke is counted regularly. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in an area and how the population changes over time.
Recent Population Counts
According to the 2020 census, 228 people lived in Nanticoke. This number shows a small increase from the 2010 census. In 2010, the population was 167 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 167 | — | |
| 2020 | 228 | 36.5% | |
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See Also
If you want to learn more about Nanticoke in Spanish, you can visit this page: Nanticoke (Maryland) para niños
