Accident, Maryland, United States of America

Accident is a town located in Garrett County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 353.

Accident Geography

Accident is located at 39°37'41" North, 79°19'12" West (39.628074, -79.319996).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Accident Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 353 people, 138 households, and 96 families residing in the town. The population density is 272.6/km² (711.1/mi²). There are 162 housing units at an average density of 125.1/km² (326.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.72% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 138 households out of which 37.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples living together, 12.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.14.

In the town the population is spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 73.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 73.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $22,500, and the median income for a family is $40,556. Males have a median income of $25,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $11,950. 17.5% of the population and 10.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.3% of those under the age of 18 and 24.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

• Maryland Municipal League: Accident
• Photographs of Accident, Western Maryland History Online, Whilbr

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