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Bivalve, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 201.
Males: 41  (20.8%)
Females: 160  (79.2%)
Median resident age:

78.7 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21814, 21865.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,198
Bivalve:

$72,198
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,472

Bivalve CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $248,700
Bivalve:

$248,700
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $279,971; detached houses: $276,939
March 2022 cost of living index in Bivalve: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.7%

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  • Races in Bivalve, MD (2022)
    • 6662.3%Asian alone
    • 3835.8%White alone

Races in Bivalve detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: English (37.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 25 feet

70 residents are foreign born (61.7% Asia).

This place:

65.4%
Maryland:

15.7%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bowie, MD (64.9 miles , pop. 50,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (73.9 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (123.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Tyaskin, MD (1.2 miles ),
Jesterville, MD (1.2 miles),
Nanticoke, MD (1.6 miles ),
Nanticoke Acres, MD (1.9 miles),
Waterview, MD (2.0 miles),
Elliott, MD (2.4 miles),
Whitehaven, MD (2.4 miles),
Mount Vernon, MD (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.31 N, Longitude: 75.89 W

Distribution of median household income in Bivalve, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bivalve, MD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Maryland:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 74.3. This is about average.

City:

74.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2017 was 0.147. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.147
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.229. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.229
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.98. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Bivalve-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 46% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the Bivalve place center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.2 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bivalve-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 114.7 miles away from Bivalve center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 115.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 140.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 120.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 125.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wicomico County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Bivalve:

  • FMC - PRINCESS ANNE (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; PRINCESS ANNE, MD)
  • SOMERSET CNTY HLTH DEPT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; PRINCESS ANNE, MD)
  • FMC - SALISBURY (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; SALISBURY, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bivalve:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 13 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 16 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 22 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 38 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 57 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)
  • Anne Arundel Community College (about 62 miles; Arnold, MD; FT enrollment: 10,501)
  • College of Southern Maryland (about 64 miles; La Plata, MD; FT enrollment: 5,775)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Side Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Bivalve: Bivalve United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Bivalve: Cedar Hill Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Wicomico County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.2%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bivalve:

Marital status in Bivalve, MD
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 45.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.1%
  • Divorced: 37.2%

For population 25 years and over in Bivalve:

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.6
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bivalve, MD (based on Wicomico County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,16868
Mainline Protestant13,83464
Catholic4,6562
Other1,74910
Black Protestant9565
None61,370-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 16
Here:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Wicomico County:

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 61
Here:

6.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.6%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.9%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Wicomico County:

16.9%
State:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bivalve:

  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WJDY (1470 AM; 5 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bivalve:

  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WSBY-FM (98.9 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WLVW-FM (105.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WICO-FM (97.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQHQ (104.7 FM; OCEAN CITY-SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCEM-FM (106.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING L.C.)
  • WINX-FM (94.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: CWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKHW (106.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • W204AY (88.7 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WKDB (95.3 FM; LAUREL, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WDIH (90.3 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/C FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Bivalve:

  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WCPB (Channel 28; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W38BN (Channel 38; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUND.)
  • WDPB (Channel 64; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)

Bivalve fatal accident list:

Oct 28, 2001 01:37 AM, Clara Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 4, 1984 07:30 PM, Md0349, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.3mTotal length
  • 195Total average daily traffic
  • 9Total average daily truck traffic
  • 295Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • John Donahue, In Town (Lat: 38.298056 Lon: -75.881389), Type: 45.2, Overall height: 45.2 m, Registrant: Comcast Of Delmarva, Inc., Ruth_billebault@cable.Comcast.Com, , Phila-delphia, Phone: (215) 665-1700

  • Sheila Smith, In Town (Lat: 38.298056 Lon: -75.881389), Type: 45.2, Overall height: 45.2 m, Registrant: Comcast Of Delmarva, Inc., Ruth_billebault@cable.Comcast.Com, , Phila-delphia, Phone: (215) 665-1700

  • Sheila Smith, In Town (Lat: 38.298056 Lon: -75.881389), Type: 45.2, Overall height: 45.2 m, Registrant: Comcast Corporation, Sheila_smith@cable.Comcast.Com, , Phila-delphia, Phone: (215) 286-7454

  • Sheila Smith, In Town (Lat: 38.298056 Lon: -75.881389), Type: 45.2, Overall height: 45.2 m, Registrant: Comcast Corporation, Sheila_smith@cable.Comcast.Com, , Phila-delphia, Phone: (215) 286-7454

  • In Town (Lat: 38.298056 Lon: -75.881389), Type: 45.2, Overall height: 45.2 m, Registrant: Comcast Cablevision Of Delmarva Inc, Phila-delphia, Phone: (215) 665-1700


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Rt 349 1 1/4 Mi W Rt 385 W Side (Lat: 38.301222 Lon: -75.879111), Call Sign: KFB946, Licensee ID: L00035626,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.4800 MHz, 33.8000 MHz, 33.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2000, Expiration Date: 06/04/2005, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2003, Registrant: County Of Wicomico, 401 Naylor Mill Rd Ste 300, Salisbury, MD 21801


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fire incidents - 25 took place in 2010, and the least - 0 in 2012. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Bivalve, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (46.2%), and Outside Fires (36.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bivalve, MD
    • 6746.2%Structure Fires
    • 5336.6%Outside Fires
    • 149.7%Other
    • 117.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bivalve, MD
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bivalve, MD
  • 63.5%Electricity
  • 36.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bivalve compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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