Trappe, Maryland
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Central Trappe in 2021
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| Motto:
"19th Century Charm - 21st Century Progress"[1]
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Location of Trappe, Maryland
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  Trappe Location within the U.S. state of Maryland Show map of Maryland Trappe Trappe (the United States) Show map of the United States | |
| Coordinates: 38°39′36″N 76°3′29″W / 38.66000°N 76.05806°W / 38.66000; -76.05806 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Talbot |
| Incorporated | 1827[2] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,177 |
| • Density | 441.32/sq mi (170.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21673
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| Area code | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-78575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0591425 |
| Website | http://trappemd.net/ |
Trappe is a town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,077 at the 2010 census. It is the site of one of the largest mixed-use developments on the U.S. East Coast called Trappe East or "Lakeside" with controversy arising over its wastewater treatment.[4]
Trappe was incorporated in 1827.[2] It may have been named for either wolf traps or a Trappist monastery.[5]
Compton and The Wilderness are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
ABlessing Box was installed at the Trappe Volunteer Firehouse in 2019 by Josh Cherry.[7]
Trappe is located at 38°39′36″N 76°3′29″W / 38.66000°N 76.05806°W / 38.66000; -76.05806 (38.659870, -76.058053).[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.78 square miles (7.20 km2), all land.[9]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1860 | 305 | — | |
| 1870 | 272 | −10.8% | |
| 1880 | 301 | 10.7% | |
| 1890 | 261 | −13.3% | |
| 1900 | 279 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 273 | −2.2% | |
| 1920 | 236 | −13.6% | |
| 1930 | 226 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 296 | 31.0% | |
| 1950 | 325 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 358 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 426 | 19.0% | |
| 1980 | 739 | 73.5% | |
| 1990 | 974 | 31.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,146 | 17.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,077 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,177 | 9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 1,077 people, 434 households, and 299 families residing in the town. The population density was 387.4 inhabitants per square mile (149.6/km2). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 176.6 per square mile (68.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 65.3% White, 28.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
There were 434 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the town was 39.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 1,146 people, 425 households, and 328 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,387.9 inhabitants per square mile (535.9/km2). There were 450 housing units at an average density of 545.0 per square mile (210.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 72.34% White, 23.39% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 1.05% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 2.62% of the population.
There were 425 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $30,398 versus $26,302 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,451. About 9.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation to and from Trappe is primarily by road. The main highway serving the town is U.S. Route 50, which links the town to Washington, D.C., and Ocean City. The other state highway serving the town is Maryland Route 565, which follows an old alignment of US 50.
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