Fruitland, Maryland
Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Fruitland is a city in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. The population was 5,534 at the 2020 census Area.
History
Fruitland began around 1795 as Disharoon’s Cross Roads, named after George Disharoon’s home at a strategic fork in roadways decades before American independence. One of the roads was the dividing line between Somerset and Worcester Counties, making the village politically fragmented until 1867, when Wicomico County was formed from portions of the two counties.
About 1820, the village became known as Forktown, because it was located at the fork of two roads which were used by stage coaches traveling north and south. The stage coach route originated in Accomac, Virginia and continued to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The stage coaches would stop at Forktown, change horses and continue on their way.
Geography
Fruitland is located at Template:Coord (38.323555, -75.619557).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">Template:Cite web</ref>
Demographics
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.
2010 census
As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 4,866 people, 1,840 households, and 1,223 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 2,045 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 62.0% White, 30.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
There were 1,840 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
| Population by Race in Fruitland Maryland (2010) | ||
| Race | Population | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,866 | 100 |
| White | 3,018 | 62 |
| African American | 1,472 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 3 |
| Asian | 150 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 2 |
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Schools
Fruitland Primary School (K-2), Fruitland Intermediate School (3-5) and Stepping Stones Learning Academy are within Fruitland's city limits and are operated by Wicomico County Public Schools, which 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.
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).<ref>Climate Summary for Fruitland, Maryland</ref>
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External links
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