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District 10, Sharptown, Maryland

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Population in July 2007: 1,485.
Males: 700  (47.2%)
Females: 785  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

37.3 years
Maryland median age:

36.0 years

Zip code: 21861

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,614 (it was $36,016 in 2000)
District 10, Sharptown:

$66,614
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,929 (it was $15,412 in 2000)

District 10, Sharptown income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $202,544 (it was $74,600 in 2000)
District 10, Sharptown:

$202,544
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $283,584; detached houses: $299,038; townhouses or other attached units: $189,958; in 2-unit structures: $176,775; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $190,234; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $308,724; mobile homes: $76,741
March 2022 cost of living index in District 10, Sharptown: 95.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in District 10, Sharptown, MD (2000)
    • 91867.9%White alone
    • 39629.3%Black alone
    • 161.2%Two or more races
    • 120.9%Hispanic
    • 50.4%Asian alone
    • 30.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in District 10, Sharptown detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 8.88 square miles.

Population density: 167 people per square mile   (very low).

District 10, Sharptown, Maryland map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
District 10, Sharptown:

1.0% ($713)
Maryland:

1.2% ($1,782)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bowie, MD (62.8 miles , pop. 50,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (72.1 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (105.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Sharptown, MD (0.7 miles ),
Galestown, MD (1.5 miles),
Brookview, MD (2.2 miles),
Eldorado, MD (2.3 miles),
Mardela Springs, MD (2.3 miles ),
Bethel, DE (2.4 miles),
Vienna, MD (2.6 miles ),
Laurel, DE (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 38.53 N, Longitude: 75.72 W

Distribution of median household income in District 10, Sharptown, MD in 2022
District 10, Sharptown satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in District 10, Sharptown, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.9%)
  • Truck transportation (9.4%)
  • Chemicals (8.4%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common occupations in District 10, Sharptown, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)

Average climate in District 10, Sharptown, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

District 10, Sharptown, Maryland average temperatures District 10, Sharptown, Maryland average precipitation District 10, Sharptown, Maryland humidity District 10, Sharptown, Maryland wind speed District 10, Sharptown, Maryland snowfall District 10, Sharptown, Maryland sunshine District 10, Sharptown, Maryland clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
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 23.0 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 5.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.229
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.50
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.00401. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00401
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

District 10, Sharptown-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the District 10, Sharptown city center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 42.3 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

District 10, Sharptown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 64% 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 127.9 miles away from District 10, Sharptown center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 125.4 miles away from District 10, Sharptown center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 128.6 miles away from District 10, Sharptown center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.5 miles away from District 10, Sharptown center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 135.7 miles away from District 10, Sharptown center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 139.6 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 District 10, Sharptown:

  • DELMAR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DELMAR, DE)
  • NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; SEAFORD, DE)
  • LOFLAND PARK CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SEAFORD, DE)
  • METHODIST MANOR HOUSE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SEAFORD, DE)
  • SEAFORD CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SEAFORD, DE)
  • DEERS HEAD CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; SALISBURY, MD)
  • ANCHORAGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SALISBURY, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to District 10, Sharptown:

  • Salisbury University (about 15 miles; Salisbury, MD; Full-time enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 17 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 21 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 23 miles; Princess Anne, MD; FT enrollment: 3,902)
  • Delaware State University (about 47 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 4,087)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (about 47 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 2,239)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 52 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)

Points of interest:

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

Churches in District 10, Sharptown include: Asbury United Methodist Church (A), Mount Vernon Church (B), Riverton United Methodist Church (C), Zion Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Zion Cemetery (1), Redman Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Reconow Creek (A), Plum Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in District 10, Sharptown: Cherry 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 city:

2.6 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

73.0%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

8.7%
Whole state:

8.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

2.2%
Whole state:

4.2%

For population 15 years and over in District 10, Sharptown:

Marital status in District 10, Sharptown, MD
  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 58.7%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in District 10, Sharptown:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for District 10, Sharptown, 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.
Maryland:

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

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

6.54 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wicomico County:

9.6%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Wicomico County:

29.9%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.9%
State:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in District 10, Sharptown:

  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJDY (1470 AM; 5 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJWK (1280 AM; 1 kW; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in District 10, Sharptown:

  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WKDB (95.3 FM; LAUREL, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WGBG (98.5 FM; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WLVW-FM (105.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WICO-FM (97.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTDK (107.1 FM; FEDERALSBURG, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • W204AY (88.7 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WQHQ (104.7 FM; OCEAN CITY-SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)
  • WDIH (90.3 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/C FOUNDATION)
  • WZBH (93.5 FM; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WSBY-FM (98.9 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WINX-FM (94.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: CWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCEM-FM (106.3 FM; CAMBRIDGE, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING L.C.)
  • WZEB (101.7 FM; OCEAN VIEW, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WOSC (95.9 FM; BETHANY BEACH, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOCQ (103.9 FM; BERLIN, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around District 10, Sharptown:

  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WDPB (Channel 64; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • W38BN (Channel 38; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUND.)
  • WCPB (Channel 28; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in District 10, Sharptown, MD
  • 54.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.6%Electricity
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.4%Wood
  • 1.7%Other fuel
  • 0.2%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in District 10, Sharptown, MD
  • 46.4%Electricity
  • 27.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


District 10, Sharptown compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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