Princess Anne is a town located in Somerset County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,313. It is the county seat of Somerset County.
History
With a population just under 2400 people, this hamlet at the head of the Manokin River was named for the 24 year old daughter of King George II. It was established in 1733 and serves as the county seat for Somerset County (the southern most county in Maryland).
In the mid 18th century, Princess Anne gained considerable importance as a market center because of the river trade and the southward extension of the railroad on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. At that time, the Manokin River was navigable as far as the bridge at Princess Anne.
Much of the town’s architectural heritage from those days has been preserved. About 150 acres of the old town, containing about 300 structures, is entered on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Princess Anne is located at 38°12'16" North, 75°41'42" West (38.204439, -75.695024)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,313 people, 992 households, and 498 families residing in the town. The population density is 714.4/km² (1,843.2/mi²). There are 1,117 housing units at an average density of 345.0/km² (890.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 34.59% White, 62.86% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 992 households out of which 26.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.4% are married couples living together, 21.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.7% are non-families. 38.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 20.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $20,066, and the median income for a family is $26,351. Males have a median income of $19,492 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,944. 39.8% of the population and 30.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 53.8% of those under the age of 18 and 21.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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