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Fruitland, MD

Founded 1947Wicomico CountyElev. 11 m
Population
5,698
Median home
$211,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Fruitland

With about 5,698 residents, Fruitland is one of Maryland's notable places. Fruitland was founded in 1947 and sits in Wicomico County. The median age is 32 and the median household income is $64,352. Homes carry a median value of $211,200, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.1%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,698
Median age
32
Median household income
$64,352
Per-capita income
$28,849
Poverty rate
15.4%
High-school grad or higher
93%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
Unemployment
8.1%
Avg. commute
16.2 min
Work from home
6.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.1%
Hispanic or Latino13.8%
Black26.9%
Asian3.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.6%
Service25.2%
Sales & office20.4%
Production, transportation & material moving10.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$211,200
Median gross rent
$1,354/mo
Owner-occupied
63.9%
Median year built
1984
Households
2,020
Avg. household size
2.81

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fruitland has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading29%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bennett MiddleMiddleGrades 6–9
Fruitland IntermediateElementaryGrades 3–5
Fruitland PrimaryElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime66% below national
Fruitland133
Maryland447
United States386
↓ 53% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
Fruitland1,199
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↓ 72% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fruitland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fruitland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Wicomico County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fruitland is in Wicomico County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fruitland was founded in 1947 and sits in Wicomico County. Elevation ~11 m.

Map of Fruitland
Fruitland, MD
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Nearby cities
Salisbury (4 mi)Berlin (22 mi)Cambridge (29 mi)Ocean (31 mi)Easton (40 mi)Denton (40 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fruitland, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fruitland, Maryland.

James Terry Baker, 80
Fruitland · 21826
AKA James T Baker, Sonny Baker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fruitland — frequently asked

What is the population of Fruitland, Maryland?
Fruitland has a population of about 5,698, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fruitland?
The median home value in Fruitland is $211,200, and the median gross rent is $1,354/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fruitland safe? What is the crime rate?
Fruitland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 133 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fruitland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wicomico County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Fruitland?
Fruitland has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fruitland?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Fruitland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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