Perryman, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Perryman, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location of Perryman, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Harford
Area
• Total	5.54 sq mi (14.36 km2)
• Land	5.48 sq mi (14.20 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,496
• Density	455.31/sq mi (175.78/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21130
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-61075
GNIS feature ID	0590998

Perryman is a small place in Harford County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Perryman is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people. In 2020, about 2,496 people lived in Perryman.

History of Perryman

Perryman has some interesting history. The St. George's Parish Vestry House is a very old building here. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This list includes places important to the history of the United States.

You might see fast trains passing through Perryman. Amtrak and MARC trains use the Northeast Corridor rail line. However, these trains do not stop in Perryman because there isn't a train station.

Geography of Perryman

Perryman is located in the southern part of Harford County. It sits near several bodies of water. To the west, you'll find Church Creek and the Bush River. The Bush River is an arm of the large Chesapeake Bay.

South of Perryman is Sod Run, which is another inlet of the Bush River. To the east, the area is bordered by Chelsea Road and the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The city of Aberdeen is just to the north. The community of Riverside is also close by, touching Perryman's northwest side.

Roads and Travel

U.S. Route 40, also called Pulaski Highway, goes through the northern part of Perryman. This road is important for travel. If you go northeast on Route 40, you'll reach Elkton in about 23 miles. If you head southwest, you'll get to downtown Baltimore in about 27 miles.

Land and Water Area

The total area of Perryman is about 14.5 square kilometers. Most of this area, about 14.3 square kilometers, is land. The remaining small part, about 0.2 square kilometers, is water. This means only a tiny bit, about 1%, of Perryman is covered by water.

Climate in Perryman

Perryman has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It's often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

People of Perryman

The population of Perryman was 2,496 people in 2020. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census.

Population Details

In 2000, there were 2,461 people living in Perryman. There were 960 households, which are groups of people living together. About 696 of these were families. The population density was about 450 people per square mile.

Diversity in Perryman

Perryman is a diverse community. In 2000, about 71.76% of the people were White. About 24.42% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 2.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups

The population of Perryman includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 28.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.5% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 29.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Perryman was 36 years.

Household Income

In 2000, the average income for a household in Perryman was $33,972 per year. For families, the average income was $40,938 per year. The average income per person was $17,236. About 17.4% of all people in Perryman lived below the poverty line. This included about 29.4% of those under 18.

See also

In Spanish: Perryman (Maryland) para niños