West Denton
Census-designated place in Caroline County, Maryland
West Denton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Caroline County, Maryland, with 46 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Denton, 1.0 miles SE.
- 46residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 159 / sq mipopulation density
- 21629ZIP code
About West Denton
West Denton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 52.
It is located on the west bank of the Choptank River, across from Denton, the Caroline County seat. Maryland Route 404 Business crosses the Choptank and the oldest portion of the community on a bridge constructed in 1979. Maryland Route 328 forms the western edge of the CDP, and the Maryland Route 404 bypass (Shore Highway) forms the northern edge, crossing the Choptank on the Governor Harry R. Hughes Bridge, constructed in 1982.
Located at West Denton are the Neck Meetinghouse and Yard and West Denton Warehouse-Wharf, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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West Denton had 46 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 46 |
|---|---|
| Density | 159 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Denton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Caroline County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 46 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8896° N, 75.8388° W |
| ZIP code | 21629 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2482625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Denton
- Denton1.0 mi SE
- Williston4.2 mi S
- Ridgely5.0 mi NW
- Hillsboro5.9 mi W
- Greensboro6.2 mi N
- Queen Anne6.5 mi W
- Cordova8.7 mi W
- Goldsboro10.2 mi N
- Preston12.9 mi S
- Henderson13.4 mi N
- Farmington, DE14.0 mi E
- Federalsburg14.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Denton
What county is West Denton in?
West Denton is in Caroline County, Maryland.
What is the population of West Denton, MD?
46 people lived in West Denton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Denton, MD?
The ZIP code of West Denton is 21629.
What is the elevation of West Denton?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Denton?
Denton (1.0 mi), Williston (4.2 mi), Ridgely (5.0 mi), Hillsboro (5.9 mi), Greensboro (6.2 mi).
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