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'''Fruitland''' is a city in [[Wicomico County, Maryland|Wicomico County]], [[Maryland]], [[United States]]. The population was 4,866 at the 2010 census. It is included in the [[Salisbury, Maryland]] [[Salisbury metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Fruitland''' is a city in [[Wicomico County, Maryland|Wicomico County]], [[Maryland]], United States. The population was 4,866 at the 2010 census. It is included in the [[Salisbury metropolitan area|Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Fruitland is located at {{coord|38|19|25|N|75|37|10|W|type:city}} (38.323555, -75.619557){{GR|1}}.
Fruitland is located at {{coord|38|19|25|N|75|37|10|W|type:city}} (38.323555, -75.619557).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.79|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|3.78|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2013-01-25}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.79|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|3.78|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2013-01-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


{{US Census population
{{USCensusPop
|1950= 1028
|1950= 1028
|1960= 1147
|1960= 1147
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|2000= 3774
|2000= 3774
|2010= 4866
|2010= 4866
|2020= 5534
|estimate= 4912
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|footnote=[http://www.cityoffruitland.com/userfiles/files/City%20of%20Fruitland%20Comprehensive%20Plan.pdf]
|estyear= 2011
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|footnote=<center>[http://www.cityoffruitland.com/userfiles/files/City%20of%20Fruitland%20Comprehensive%20Plan.pdf]</center>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2013-01-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 4,866 people, 1,840 households, and 1,223 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1287.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,045 housing units at an average density of {{convert|541.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 62.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 30.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.3% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2013-01-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 4,866 people, 1,840 households, and 1,223 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1287.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,045 housing units at an average density of {{convert|541.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 62.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 30.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.4% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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.
There were 1,840 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were [[Marriage|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.
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.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | '''Population by Race in Fruitland Maryland (2010)'''
|-
! Race !! Population !! % of Total
|-
| Total || 4,866 || 100
|-
| [[White American|White]] || 3,018 || 62
|-
| [[African American]] || 1,472 || 30
|-
| [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic]] || 160 || 3
|-
| [[Asian people|Asian]] || 150 || 3
|-
| [[Race (U.S. Census)|Two or More Races]] || 128 || 2
|-
|colspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://suburbanstats.org/population/maryland/how-many-people-live-in-fruitland| title=Fruitland Maryland Population Statistics | publisher=US Census Bureau | access-date=June 9, 2014}}</ref>
|}


==Schools==
==Schools==
[[Image:Fruitland intermediate school.jpg|thumbnail|right|Fruitland Intermediate School]]
[[Image:Fruitland intermediate school.jpg|thumbnail|right|Fruitland Intermediate School]]


Fruitland Primary School (K-2) and Fruitland Intermediate School (3-5) are within Fruitland's city limits and are operated by [[Wicomico County Public Schools]]. 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|Salisbury]], [[Maryland]].
Fruitland Primary School (K-2) and Fruitland Intermediate School (3-5) 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, Maryland|Salisbury]].

==Climate==
==Climate==
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Humid subtropical climate|Cfa]]" (Humid Subtropical Climate).<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=881&cityname=Fruitland%2C+Maryland%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Fruitland, Maryland]</ref>
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Humid subtropical climate|Cfa]]" (Humid Subtropical Climate).<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=881&cityname=Fruitland%2C+Maryland%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Fruitland, Maryland]</ref>

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|Feb high F = 48
|Mar high F = 57
|Apr high F = 67
|May high F = 76
|Jun high F = 84
|Jul high F = 87
|Aug high F = 86
|Sep high F = 80
|Oct high F = 70
|Nov high F = 60
|Dec high F = 49
|year high F = 68
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|Feb low F = 29
|Mar low F = 36
|Apr low F = 44
|May low F = 53
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|Jul low F = 67
|Aug low F = 66
|Sep low F = 59
|Oct low F = 48
|Nov low F = 39
|Dec low F = 31
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|Feb precipitation inch = 3.2
|Mar precipitation inch = 4.2
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.5
|May precipitation inch = 3.5
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.7
|Jul precipitation inch = 4.2
|Aug precipitation inch = 5.4
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.9
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Retrieved on August 7, 2013.
</ref>
|date=August 2013
}}


==References==
==References==
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{{Wicomico County, Maryland}}
{{Wicomico County, Maryland}}
{{Salisbury metropolitan area}}

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[[Category:Fruitland, Maryland| ]]
[[Category:Cities in Maryland]]
[[Category:Cities in Maryland]]
[[Category:Populated places in Wicomico County, Maryland]]
[[Category:Cities in Wicomico County, Maryland]]
[[Category:Salisbury metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Salisbury metropolitan area]]

Latest revision as of 19:52, 12 September 2023

Fruitland, Maryland
City
Flag of Fruitland, Maryland
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Official seal of Fruitland, Maryland
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Location of Fruitland, Maryland
Location of Fruitland, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 75°37′10″W / 38.32361°N 75.61944°W / 38.32361; -75.61944
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyWicomico
Incorporated1947
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager government
 • City ManagerMarc Henderson
 • City Council
Member List
Area
[1]
 • Total3.86 sq mi (10.00 km2)
 • Land3.85 sq mi (9.98 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,534
 • Density1,435.54/sq mi (554.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21826
Area code(s)410, 443
FIPS code24-30950
GNIS feature ID0584531
Websitewww.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.

Geography

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Fruitland is located at 38°19′25″N 75°37′10″W / 38.32361°N 75.61944°W / 38.32361; -75.61944 (38.323555, -75.619557).[2]

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.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19501,028—
19601,14711.6%
19702,315101.8%
19802,69416.4%
19903,51130.3%
20003,7747.5%
20104,86628.9%
20205,53413.7%
[1]

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

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As of the census[4] 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.

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
[5]

Schools

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Fruitland Intermediate School

Fruitland Primary School (K-2) and Fruitland Intermediate School (3-5) 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

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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).[6]

Climate data for Fruitland, Maryland
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 8
(47) 		9
(48) 		14
(57) 		19
(67) 		24
(76) 		29
(84) 		31
(87) 		30
(86) 		27
(80) 		21
(70) 		16
(60) 		9
(49) 		20
(68)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −2
(28) 		−2
(29) 		2
(36) 		7
(44) 		12
(53) 		17
(62) 		19
(67) 		19
(66) 		15
(59) 		9
(48) 		4
(39) 		−1
(31) 		8
(47)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 94
(3.7) 		81
(3.2) 		110
(4.2) 		89
(3.5) 		89
(3.5) 		94
(3.7) 		110
(4.2) 		140
(5.4) 		99
(3.9) 		84
(3.3) 		79
(3.1) 		86
(3.4) 		1,140
(44.9)
Source: Weatherbase [7]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  5. ^ "Fruitland Maryland Population Statistics". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Fruitland, Maryland
  7. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 7, 2013.
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