Girdletree, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 149.
Population change since 2000: +27.4%
Males: 57  (38.5%)
Females: 92  (61.5%)
Median resident age:

58.3 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip code: 21829

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-643,171,746 (it was $27,750 in 2000)
Girdletree $-643,171,746
MD $94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $60,906 (it was $20,951 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $170,958 (it was $176,800 in 2000)
Girdletree:

$170,958
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $185,558; detached houses: $185,594
March 2022 cost of living index in Girdletree: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.0%

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  • Races in Girdletree, MD (2022)
    • 10586.1%White alone
    • 1310.7%Asian alone



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Girdletree, Maryland as of May 05, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Girdletree is 57 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (80.3%), English (9.9%), German (9.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 35 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 223 people per square mile   (very low).

Girdletree, Maryland map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Girdletree CDP:

0.3% ($614)
Maryland:

1.2% ($1,782)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hampton, VA (90.2 miles , pop. 146,437).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (95.0 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (132.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Stockton, MD (1.7 miles),
Snow Hill, MD (2.4 miles ),
Greenbackville, VA (2.4 miles),
Captains Cove, VA (2.6 miles ),
Pocomoke City, MD (3.0 miles ),
Horntown, VA (3.1 miles ),
West Pocomoke, MD (3.3 miles ),
New Church, VA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 38.09 N, Longitude: 75.40 W

Distribution of median household income in Girdletree, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Girdletree, MD in 2022

Girdletree satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Maryland:

2.0%

Average climate in Girdletree, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Girdletree-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Maryland state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.9 miles away from the Girdletree place center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 65.4 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Girdletree-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 67% 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 138.8 miles away from Girdletree center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 143.8 miles away from Girdletree 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 158.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 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 141.1 miles away from Girdletree center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 148.9 miles away from Girdletree 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 Worcester 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).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Girdletree:

  • SNOW HILL NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SNOW HILL, MD)
  • HARTLEY HALL NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; POCOMOKE CITY, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Girdletree:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 18 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 21 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Salisbury University (about 21 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 42 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Delaware State University (about 76 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 4,087)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (about 77 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 2,239)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 85 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)

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Worcester 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:

2.2 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.7%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Girdletree:

Marital status in Girdletree, MD
  • Never married: 16.6%
  • Now married: 50.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 23.1%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Girdletree:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.5
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Girdletree, MD (based on Worcester County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,43047
Catholic8,1206
Evangelical Protestant5,94637
Black Protestant7827
Other4432
Orthodox1852
None26,548-
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: 19
This county:

3.86 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 19
This county:

3.86 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
This county:

5.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 151
Worcester County:

30.65 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

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

9.1%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Worcester County:

26.5%
Maryland:

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

15.7%
Maryland:

15.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Girdletree:

  • WDMV (540 AM; 1 kW; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WJDY (1470 AM; 5 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • 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.)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WESR (1330 AM; 5 kW; ONLEY-ONANCOCK, VA; Owner: EASTERN SHORE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Girdletree:

  • WKHW (106.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)
  • WQHQ (104.7 FM; OCEAN CITY-SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRXS (106.9 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: ATLANTIC RADIO BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSBY-FM (98.9 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLBW (92.1 FM; FENWICK ISLAND, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOCM (98.1 FM; SELBYVILLE, DE; Owner: IRIE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWFG (99.9 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOCQ (103.9 FM; BERLIN, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVES (99.3 FM; ACCOMAC, VA; Owner: CHINCOTEAGUE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZEB (101.7 FM; OCEAN VIEW, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WLVW-FM (105.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQJZ (97.1 FM; OCEAN PINES, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WICO-FM (97.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZBH (93.5 FM; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Girdletree:

  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPB (Channel 28; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W38BN (Channel 38; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUND.)
  • WPMC-CA (Channel 36; MAPPSVILLE, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRAV-LP (Channel 8; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)

Girdletree fatal accident list:

Mar 26, 2008 09:03 PM, Sr-12, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 2
Jul 25, 1982 01:45 AM, Md0012, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.8mTotal length
  • $4,400,000Total costs
  • 9,747Total average daily traffic
  • 782Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,806Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • COLLEEN KHAN, 5614 Onley Road (Lat: 38.092167 Lon: -75.407889), Type: 52.4, Structure height: 24047 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Registrant: Arcola Towers 1, LP, Christian@arcolatowers.Com, , 2150 Middl-eburg, Phone: (571) 895-3990


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Only Rd Approx 1/3 Mi W Of Rt 12 (Lat: 38.092889 Lon: -75.395194), Call Sign: KWG400,
    Assigned Frequencies: 31.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2012, Expiration Date: 06/22/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2022, Certifier: Billy Pirkle, Registrant: Blank Rome LLP, 1825 Eye St Nw, Washington, DC 20006-5403, Phone: (202) 420-2200, Fax: (202) 420-2201, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Klej Grange Rd (Lat: 38.087611 Lon: -75.464361), Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WNTT609,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2184.80 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/1998, Expiration Date: 12/06/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2007, Registrant: Miemss Communications, 653 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Phone: (410) 706-3668, Fax: (410) 706-8528, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N3HZ, Previous Call Sign: KT4YM, Licensee ID: L00598020, Grant Date: 03/20/2014, Expiration Date: 03/20/2024, Cancellation Date: 02/20/2019, Certifier: Darrell L Purnell, Registrant: Darrell L Purnell, C Road 5822, Girdletree, MD 21829-0057

  • Call Sign: KJ3A, Previous Call Sign: N3HZ, Licensee ID: L00598020, Grant Date: 02/20/2019, Expiration Date: 02/20/2029, Certifier: Darrell L Purnell, Registrant: Darrell L Purnell, Girdletree, MD 21829

  • Call Sign: KC3TKT, Licensee ID: L02521253, Grant Date: 01/27/2022, Expiration Date: 01/27/2032, Certifier: Daniel M Barrett, Registrant: Daniel M Barrett, 5809 Dukes Rd, Girdletree, MD 21829-2712


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Girdletree, MD
  • 69.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.4%Electricity


Girdletree compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age 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.
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