Willards, Maryland facts for kids
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Willards, Maryland
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Location of Willards, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Wicomico |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 963 |
| • Density | 846.97/sq mi (326.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21874
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443 |
| FIPS code | 24-84950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0591557 |
Willards is a small town located in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. In 2020, about 963 people lived there. It is part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware area.
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Exploring Willards' Location
Willards is found at coordinates 38.389927 degrees North and -75.350254 degrees West. This means it is roughly halfway between two well-known places: Ocean City and Salisbury.
How Big is Willards?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Willards
The number of people living in Willards has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 217 | — | |
| 1940 | 285 | 31.3% | |
| 1950 | 464 | 62.8% | |
| 1960 | 531 | 14.4% | |
| 1970 | 494 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 540 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 708 | 31.1% | |
| 2000 | 938 | 32.5% | |
| 2010 | 958 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 963 | 0.5% | |
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Willards in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 958 people living in Willards. These people lived in 356 households, and 256 of those were families.
Population Details
The town had about 895 people per square mile (345 people per square kilometer). There were 398 homes in total. Most residents, about 87.7%, were White. About 8.8% were African American. Smaller groups included Native American (0.5%), Asian (0.7%), and people of two or more races (2.2%). About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Willards had children. About 43.3% of households had children under 18 years old. Just over 45% were married couples living together. Some households were led by a female (18.8%) or a male (7.6%) without a spouse. About 28.1% of households were not families.
The average household had about 2.69 people. The average family had about 3.13 people.
Age Groups
The average age of people in Willards was 32.6 years old. About 28.3% of residents were under 18. About 9.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 28.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 24.7% of the population. Finally, 8.7% of residents were 65 years or older. The town had a nearly even split of genders, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Willards (Maryland) para niños
