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Hurlock, Maryland

Hurlock, Maryland
Town
Motto: "On track since 1892"
Location of Hurlock, Maryland
Location of Hurlock, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°37′53″N 75°51′40″W / 38.63139°N 75.86111°W / 38.63139; -75.86111Coordinates: 38°37′53″N 75°51′40″W / 38.63139°N 75.86111°W / 38.63139; -75.86111
Country United States
State Maryland
County Dorchester
Area
 • Total 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2)
 • Land 2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2)
 • Water 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
Elevation 39 ft (12 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,092
 • Estimate (2012) 2,068
 • Density 786.5/sq mi (303.7/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 21643
Area code(s) 410
FIPS code 24-41125
GNIS feature ID 0590523
Website Hurlock, Maryland

Hurlock is a town in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,092 at the 2010 census.

The town was named after John M. Hurlock, a local store owner. The community was incorporated in 1892.

Hurlock is located at 38°37′53″N 75°51′40″W / 38.631463°N 75.861079°W / 38.631463; -75.861079.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.88 square miles (7.46 km2), of which, 2.66 square miles (6.89 km2) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) is water.

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,092 people, 788 households, and 536 families residing in the town. The population density was 786.5 inhabitants per square mile (303.7/km2). There were 903 housing units at an average density of 339.5 per square mile (131.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 55.0% White, 37.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 3.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.


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