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Economic Development
County General Information
Caroline County, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is located midway
between Maryland's northern and southern borders. It shares its
eastern border with Delaware. The county is rural in character.
Farming, primarily grain and vegetable crops, is a major economic
pursuit. Major business centers are the towns of Denton and
Federalsburg.
Three industrial parks are located in or near Denton and
Federalsburg.
| County Seat: | Denton |
| Government: |
Three commissioners elected for a four-year term; home rule system. |
| Elevation: |
40 to 60 feet above sea level |
| Land Area: |
321 square miles |
CLIMATE
| Yearly Precipitation: |
42.6 (inches) |
| Summer Temperature: |
75.0 (F) |
| Winter Temperature: |
36.0 (F) |
| Duration of Freeze-Free Period: |
184 days |
| Source: |
Maryland State Office of Climatology. |
HIGHWAY DISTANCES FROM DENTON TO:
| Baltimore MD: |
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61 miles |
| Boston MA: |
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408 miles |
| New York NY: |
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202 miles |
| Philadelphia PA: |
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102 miles |
| Pittsburgh PA: |
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309 miles |
| Richmond VA: |
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181 miles |
| Washington DC: |
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75 miles |
Population:
| 1990: |
27,035 |
| 2000: |
29,772 |
| 2010*: |
35,800 |
| 2015*: |
43,000 |
| 2020*: |
51,400 |
| 2025*: |
58,200 |
| *Projection |
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| Source: |
Maryland Office of Planning |
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