Hebron, Maryland

Hebron, Maryland
Town
Location of Hebron, Maryland Location of Hebron, Maryland
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Wicomico
Area
• 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)
• Total	1,084
• Estimate (2012)	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.

Geography

Hebron is located at (38.418091, -75.687669).

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

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	651		—
1930	805		23.7%
1940	804		−0.1%
1950	723		−10.1%
1960	754		4.3%
1970	705		−6.5%
1980	714		1.3%
1990	665		−6.9%
2000	807		21.4%
2010	1,084		34.3%
Est. 2014	1,085		0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census 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 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.