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Somerset County

Population in July 2007: 838.
Males: 388  (46.4%)
Females: 450  (53.6%)

Median resident age:  37.4 years
Maryland median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 21822.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $47,106 (it was $34,408 in 2000)
Eden:  $47,106
Maryland:  $70,545

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $19,436

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $86,847 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Eden:  $86,847
Maryland:  $341,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $113,121; Detached houses: $158,970; Townhouses or other attached units: $86,871; Mobile homes: $37,864
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Races in Eden:

  • White Non-Hispanic (58.0%)
  • Black (38.5%)
  • American Indian (2.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Eden: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (9.6%), United States (9.3%), Irish (9.0%), German (6.2%), Swedish (2.1%), Scottish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 31 feet

Land area: 5.60 square miles.

Population density: 150 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Eden

  • High school or higher: 63.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 11.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Eden CDP

  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 41.8%
  • Separated: 7.9%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

22 residents are foreign born (1.9% Asia, 0.9% Africa).

This place:  2.8%
Maryland:  9.8%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Eden, Maryland in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Eden to the number of sex offenders is 168 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Eden:  1.6% ($596)
Maryland:  1.2% ($1,782)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bowie, MD (75.7 miles , pop. 50,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (85.7 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (122.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Fruitland, MD (1.9 miles ), Princess Anne, MD (2.4 miles ), Salisbury, MD (2.6 miles ), Mount Vernon, MD (2.8 miles ), Hebron, MD (3.1 miles ), Delmar, MD (3.6 miles ), Delmar, DE (3.6 miles ), West Pocomoke, MD (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 38.28 N, Longitude: 75.65 W

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (28%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Food (9%)
  • Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Computer and electronic products (5%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Accommodation and food services (24%)
  • Social assistance (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Carpenters (10%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other healthcare support occupations (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)



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Eden-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the Eden place center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 48.0 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.


Eden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Maryland state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.7 miles away from Eden center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Eden:
  • HEALTHSOUTH CHESAPEAKE REHAB HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; SALISBURY, MD)
  • PENINSULA GENL HOSP (about 8 miles; SALISBURY, MD)
  • DEER'S HEAD CENTER (about 8 miles; SALISBURY, MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Eden, MD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eden:
  • SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; SALISBURY, MD; Full-time enrollment: 5,645)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE (about 8 miles; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; FT enrollment: 2,940)
  • DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE-OWENS (about 30 miles; GEORGETOWN, DE; FT enrollment: 2,053)
  • DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 2,641)
  • UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY (about 67 miles; ANNAPOLIS, MD; FT enrollment: 4,172)
  • ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; ARNOLD, MD; FT enrollment: 6,467)
  • COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND (about 75 miles; LA PLATA, MD; FT enrollment: 3,439)

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Church in Eden: Flower Hill Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Maryland Noname 2 Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Passerdyke Creek (A), Stephens Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  70.5%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  7.1%
Whole state:  5.6%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  8.3%
Whole state:  8.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This place:  1.9%
Whole state:  4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Eden, MD



Eden compared to Maryland state average:
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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 significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Eden travel time to work


Eden mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Somerset County Maryland:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (48%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (34%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Eden

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 29.62%
Here29.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Episcopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents59.8%12.6%10.9%2.8%2.6%
Congregations67.2%8.6%3.4%5.2%3.4%
NameMennonite Church USAAssemblies of God The Wesleyan ChurchChurch of the BrethrenOther
Adherents2.4%2.2%2.0%1.3%3.2%
Congregations1.7%1.7%1.7%1.7%5.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


7.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,727 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.16%
Maryland average:  7.95%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Wicomico County, MD  2.70% ($31,423 average AGI)
from Worcester County, MD  0.85% ($33,317)
from Accomack County, VA  0.28% ($34,476)


6.70% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,338 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.70%
Maryland average:  8.13%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Wicomico County, MD  2.84% ($30,218 average AGI)
to Worcester County, MD  0.58% ($40,767)
to Sussex County, DE  0.24% ($33,444)


Strongest AM radio stations in Eden:
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJDY (1470 AM; 5 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WICO (1320 AM; 1 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 11 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, 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.)
  • WDMV (540 AM; 1 kW; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eden:
  • WSBY-FM (98.9 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)
  • W206AY (89.1 FM; FRUITLAND, MD; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WICO-FM (97.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLVW-FM (105.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • W204AY (88.7 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WQHQ (104.7 FM; OCEAN CITY-SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDIH (90.3 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/C FOUNDATION)
  • WKHW (106.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZBH (93.5 FM; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WKDB (95.3 FM; LAUREL, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WOCQ (103.9 FM; BERLIN, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WZEB (101.7 FM; OCEAN VIEW, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WRXS (106.9 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: ATLANTIC RADIO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLBW (92.1 FM; FENWICK ISLAND, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

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


Eden fatal accident list:
May 25, 1991 05:22 AM, 13, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 19, 1988 07:15 AM, Us0013, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Lisa M Minney, Eden Allen Rd., Type: Tower, Structure height: 135.6 m, Overall height: 142.9 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (336) 643-2524, Email:
  • Jeff Littlejohn, 100 Meters Off Old Eden Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 99 m, Overall height: 100 m
    Registrant: Clear Channel Communications, Inc., 2625 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74129, Phone: (918) 664-4581, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • E Side Old Eden Rd, Overall height: 100 m, Call Sign: WMV415
    Assigned Frequencies : 950.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/25/1995, Expiration Date: 08/01/2014
    Registrant: Phone: (410) 742-5191

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • Off Rt 13, 8 Mi West Of Eden Allen Rd, Overall height: 140.2 m, Call Sign: KNKM900
    Assigned Frequencies : 931.887 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancelation Date: 01/13/2005, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia
    Registrant: Venable, LLP, 575 7th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 344-4000, Fax: (202) 344-8300, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KB3DTU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01471310
    Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 05/05/2019, Certifier: John H Burton Iii
    Registrant: John H Burton Iii, 8328 Meadowbridge Rd, Eden, MD 21822
  • Call Sign: NX3B, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00386686
    Grant Date: 08/08/2001, Expiration Date: 10/08/2011
    Registrant: Thomas J Riccio, 4550 Cooper Road, Eden, MD 21822
  • Call Sign: KB3GVM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00374365
    Grant Date: 07/03/2001, Expiration Date: 07/03/2011, Certifier: Philip T Sparr
    Registrant: Philip T Sparr, 4000 Allen Rd, Eden, MD 21822
  • Call Sign: KB3GVP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00374368
    Grant Date: 07/03/2001, Expiration Date: 07/03/2011, Certifier: Philip T Sparr Jr
    Registrant: Philip T Sparr Jr, 4000 Allen Rd, Eden, MD 21822


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: EHINGER WILLIAM QUICKSILVER MX II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4532V , Serial Number: 1570
    Registrant (Individual): William Ehinger, 26444 Jacksons Wharf Rd, Eden, MD 21822
  • Aircraft: KRUCKER MANUFACTURING LTD KALYPSO (Weight-shift-control, Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6176C , Serial Number: H20006, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 02/28/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Robert A Childs, 5180 S Upper Ferry Rd, Eden, MD 21822
  • Aircraft: DOWNER REPUBLIC RC-3 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Amphibian, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A8 SERIES (215 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6353K , Serial Number: 582, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 08/30/1957
    Registrant (Individual): John D Haffner, 5170 Cooper Rd, Eden, MD 21822


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 12
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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