Hebron, Maryland

Hebron, Maryland
Town

Location of Hebron, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°25′5″N 75°41′16″W / 38.41806°N 75.68778°W / 38.41806; -75.68778Coordinates: 38°25′5″N 75°41′16″W / 38.41806°N 75.68778°W / 38.41806; -75.68778
Country United States
State Maryland
County Wicomico
Area[1]
 • Total 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2)
 • Land 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 39 ft (12 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,084
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 1,099
 • Density 846.9/sq mi (327.0/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 21830
Area code(s) 410, 443
FIPS code 24-37875
GNIS feature ID 0584921

Hebron is a town in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,084 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the hometown of pro wrestler Mark Hildreth.

History

The Maple Leaf Farm Potato House, Spring Hill Church, St. Giles, and Western Fields are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography

Hebron is located at 38°25′5″N 75°41′16″W / 38.41806°N 75.68778°W / 38.41806; -75.68778 (38.418091, -75.687669).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920651—
193080523.7%
1940804−0.1%
1950723−10.1%
19607544.3%
1970705−6.5%
19807141.3%
1990665−6.9%
200080721.4%
20101,08434.3%
Est. 20151,092[6]0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,084 people, 419 households, and 285 families residing in the town. The population density was 846.9 inhabitants per square mile (327.0/km2). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 357.0 per square mile (137.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 83.8% White, 13.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 419 households of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the town was 34.8 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 807 people, 299 households, and 229 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,965.9 people per square mile (760.0/km²). There were 325 housing units at an average density of 791.7 per square mile (306.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.12% White, 11.65% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 299 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,750, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $18,068 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,400. About 10.9% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
  4. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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