Wilson-Conococheague, Maryland facts for kids
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Wilson-Conococheague, Maryland
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Location of Wilson-Conococheague, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.84 sq mi (12.55 km2) |
| • Land | 4.72 sq mi (12.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,262 |
| • Density | 479.44/sq mi (185.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-85395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390522 |
Wilson-Conococheague is a small community located in Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 2,262 people lived here.
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Exploring Wilson-Conococheague's Location
Wilson-Conococheague is found in Maryland, a state on the East Coast of the United States. It's part of Washington County.
How Big is Wilson-Conococheague?
This community covers a total area of about 5.00 square miles (12.9 km2). Most of this area is land, around 4.90 square miles (12.7 km2). A smaller part, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), is water.
Who Lives in Wilson-Conococheague?
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| 2020 | 2,262 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who call Wilson-Conococheague home. In 2000, there were 1,885 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,262.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 718 households in the area. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 549 were families. Many households, about 63%, were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 living with them, about 35.9%.
Community Diversity
The people living in Wilson-Conococheague come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age Groups in the Community
The community has people of all ages. In 2000, about 25.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the community was 36 years. This means there's a good mix of younger people, adults, and seniors.
See also
In Spanish: Wilson-Conococheague para niños
