Denton, Maryland

Denton, Maryland
Town
Town of Denton
The Choptank River in July 2008
Seal
Motto: "The Garden of America"[1]
Location of Denton, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°53′2″N 75°49′36″W / 38.88389°N 75.82667°W / 38.88389; -75.82667Coordinates: 38°53′2″N 75°49′36″W / 38.88389°N 75.82667°W / 38.88389; -75.82667
Country	United States of America
State	Maryland
County	Caroline
Government
• Mayor	Dennis Porter
• Town Admin.	Donald Mulrine
Area[2]
• Total	5.50 sq mi (14.24 km2)
• Land	5.28 sq mi (13.68 km2)
• Water	0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total	4,418
• Estimate (2012[4])	4,372
• Density	836.7/sq mi (323.1/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	21629
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-22725
GNIS feature ID	0590087
Website	www.DentonMaryland.com

Denton is a town in Caroline County, Maryland. The population of Denton was 4,418 as of the 2010 United States Census, and it is the county seat of Caroline County.^[5]

History

Denton was established in 1781.^[6] It was first called Eden Town, for Sir Robert Eden, the last royal governor of Maryland, and over time Eden Town was shortened to Denton.^[7][8] The town was incorporated in 1802.^[9]

Geography

Denton is located at 38°53′2″N 75°49′36″W / 38.88389°N 75.82667°W / 38.88389; -75.82667 (38.883853, -75.826556).^[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.50 square miles (14.24 km²), of which, 5.28 square miles (13.68 km²) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km²) is water.^[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Denton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[11]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census^[3] of 2010, there were 4,418 people, 1,606 households, and 1,034 families residing in the town. The population density was 836.7 inhabitants per square mile (323.1/km²). There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 339.2 per square mile (131.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 71.8% White, 22.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 1,606 households of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the town was 35.8 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[12] of 2000, there were 2,960 people, 1,140 households, and 697 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,205.0 people per square mile (464.6/km²). There were 1,264 housing units at an average density of 514.6 per square mile (198.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 71.66% White, 25.44% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 1,140 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,936, and the median income for a family was $42,583. Males had a median income of $27,475 versus $20,504 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,631. About 6.6% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Town officials and staff

The Caroline County Courthouse in June 2012.

• Mayor: Dennis D. Porter^[13]
• Town Council Members: Agnes G. Case, Robert L. Clendaniel, Dean W. Danielson, Conway Gregory^[13]
• Town Administrator: Donald H. Mulrine Jr.^[13]
• Clerk Treasurer: Karen L. Monteith^[13]
• Chief of Police: Rodney R. Cox^[13]
• Director of Public Works: Scott Getchell^[13]
• Community Planner: Vacant^[13]

Media

Denton is home to WKDI radio (840 AM).

Infrastructure

Transportation

The town is served by Maryland Routes 404, 313, 328, and 16. It borders the Choptank River.

Notable people

• Sherman W. Tribbitt, former Delaware governor
• Sophie Kerr, author
• Harry Hughes, former Maryland governor

Neighborhoods

• Anthony
• Calvert Acres
• Chapel Branch
• Country Life Acres
• Garland Lake
• Oil City
• Mallard Landing
• Riding Acres
• Savannah Overlook
• Smith Landing
• Tower MHP
• West Denton
• Waymen Wharf

References

External links

• Official website

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Municipalities and communities of Caroline County, Maryland, United States County seat: Denton Towns Denton Federalsburg Goldsboro Greensboro Henderson Hillsboro Marydel Preston Ridgely Templeville‡ CDPs Choptank West Denton Williston Unincorporated communities American Corner Andersontown Baltimore Corner Bethlehem Burrsville Gilpin Point Grove Harmony Hickman Hobbs Jumptown Linchester Oakland Oil City Reliance‡ Savannah Overlook Tanyard Two Johns Whiteleysburg Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties