Fruitland, Maryland | ||
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Location of Fruitland, Maryland |
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Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 75°37′10″W / 38.32361°N 75.61944°WCoordinates: 38°19′25″N 75°37′10″W / 38.32361°N 75.61944°W | ||
Country | United States | |
State | Maryland | |
County | Wicomico | |
Incorporated | 1947 | |
Government | ||
• Type | Council–manager government | |
• City Manager | John Psota | |
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Area | ||
• Total | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) | |
• Land | 3.78 sq mi (9.79 km2) | |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) | |
Population (2010) | ||
• Total | 4,866 | |
• Estimate (2012) | 5,089 | |
• Density | 1,287.3/sq mi (497.0/km2) | |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) | |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | |
ZIP code | 21826 | |
Area code(s) | 410, 443 | |
FIPS code | 24-30950 | |
GNIS feature ID | 0584531 | |
Website | www.cityoffruitland.com |
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-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Fruitland is located at 38°19′25″N 75°37′10″W / 38.32361°N 75.61944°W (38.323555, -75.619557).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.79 square miles (9.82 km2), of which 3.78 square miles (9.79 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
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.
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,866 people, 1,840 households, and 1,223 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,287.3 inhabitants per square mile (497.0/km2). There were 2,045 housing units at an average density of 541.0 per square mile (208.9/km2). 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.