Fairlee
Census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland
Fairlee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kent County, Maryland, with 500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Georgetown, 1.4 miles W.
- 500residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 132 / sq mipopulation density
- 21620ZIP code
About Fairlee
Fairlee is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 490 as of the 2010 census.
The Battle of Caulk's Field during the War of 1812 took place near Fairlee on August 31, 1814; it ended in victory for the local militia, and the British commander was killed during the fighting.
The Fairlee Manor Camp House and St. Paul's Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Fairlee
- Median home value
- $270,600
- Median age
- 39.4
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Fairlee had 500 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 500 |
|---|---|
| Density | 132 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairlee at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 500 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.79 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2260° N, 76.1664° W |
| ZIP code | 21620 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2427325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairlee
- Georgetown1.4 mi W
- Chesapeake Landing3.0 mi N
- Tolchester3.6 mi W
- Chestertown5.0 mi E
- Worton5.0 mi NE
- Butlertown5.3 mi NE
- Edesville5.4 mi SW
- Kingstown6.7 mi E
- Rock Hall7.1 mi SW
- Still Pond9.6 mi NE
- Kennedyville10.6 mi NE
- Betterton11.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fairlee
What county is Fairlee in?
Fairlee is in Kent County, Maryland.
What is the population of Fairlee, MD?
500 people lived in Fairlee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairlee, MD?
The ZIP code of Fairlee is 21620.
What is the elevation of Fairlee?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairlee?
Georgetown (1.4 mi), Chesapeake Landing (3.0 mi), Tolchester (3.6 mi), Chestertown (5.0 mi), Worton (5.0 mi).
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