Fruitland, Maryland
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Fruitland is a city in Wicomico County
, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 4,866 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²) of it is land and 0.28% is water.
of 2010, there were 4,866 people. As of the 2000 Census there were 1,476 households, and 988 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,064.4 people per square mile (410.5/km²). There were 1,594 housing units at an average density of 449.6 per square mile (173.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.79% White, 30.52% African American, 0.45% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.64% from other races
, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.
There were 1,476 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples
living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,468, and the median income for a family was $36,181. Males had a median income of $28,495 versus $21,127 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,774. About 15.2% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.
are within Fruitland's city limits. They serve the city and surrounding area. Students from Fruitland schools feed into Bennett Middle School
(6-8) and then into either James M. Bennett High School
or Parkside High School
, all of which are located in Salisbury
, Maryland
.
Wicomico County, Maryland
As of the census of 2010, there were 98,733 people, 37,220 households, and 24,172 families residing in the county. The population density was 261.7 people per square mile . There were 41,192 housing units at an average density of 109.2 per square mile...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 4,866 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, Maryland
-Demographics:Salisbury is the principal city of the Salisbury-Ocean Pines CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Salisbury metropolitan area and the Ocean Pines micropolitan area , which had a combined population of 176,657 at the 2010 census.As of the census of 2000, there were...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Salisbury metropolitan area
The Salisbury Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties—Somerset and Wicomico—on Maryland's Eastern Shore, anchored by the city of Salisbury...
.
Geography
Fruitland is located at 38°19′25"N 75°37′10"W (38.323555, -75.619557).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.1 km²) of it is land and 0.28% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 4,866 people. As of the 2000 Census there were 1,476 households, and 988 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,064.4 people per square mile (410.5/km²). There were 1,594 housing units at an average density of 449.6 per square mile (173.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65.79% White, 30.52% African American, 0.45% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.64% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.
There were 1,476 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,468, and the median income for a family was $36,181. Males had a median income of $28,495 versus $21,127 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,774. About 15.2% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Two elementary schools operated by Wicomico County Public SchoolsWicomico County Public Schools
Wicomico County Public Schools is the public school district in Wicomico County, Maryland. In July 2009, WCPS had 25 schools, consisting of 16 elementary, 1 elementary/middle, 3 middle, 1 middle/high and 4 high schools....
are within Fruitland's city limits. They serve the city and surrounding area. Students from Fruitland schools feed into Bennett Middle School
Bennett Middle School
Bennett Middle School is a middle school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. It is part of the Wicomico County Public School system...
(6-8) and then into either James M. Bennett High School
James M. Bennett High School
James M. Bennett High School is a high school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. It is part of the Wicomico County Public School system. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with Mardela Middle and High School, Parkside High School, and Wicomico High School....
or Parkside High School
Parkside High School
Parkside High School is a four-year public high school in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. It is one of four public high schools in Wicomico County along with James Bennett High School, Wicomico High School, and Mardela Middle and High School.-About the School:The school is...
, all of which are located in Salisbury
Salisbury, Maryland
-Demographics:Salisbury is the principal city of the Salisbury-Ocean Pines CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Salisbury metropolitan area and the Ocean Pines micropolitan area , which had a combined population of 176,657 at the 2010 census.As of the census of 2000, there were...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
- Fruitland Primary School (K-2)
- Fruitland Intermediate School (3-5)