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Encyclopedia > Arbutus, Maryland

Arbutus is a unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in Baltimore County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 20,116. The census area also contain the communities of Halethrope and Relay, in which all three names were used during the 1960 census when the area had a population of 22,402. [1] It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Baltimore County is a suburban county located in the northern portion of U.S. state of Maryland. ...

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Geography

Location of Arbutus, Maryland

Arbutus is located at 39°14'40" North, 76°41'38" West (39.244406, -76.693928)GR1. Image File history File links MDMap-doton-Arbutus. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.8 km² (6.5 mi²). 16.8 km² (6.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 20,116 people, 8,120 households, and 5,204 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,194.9/km² (3,093.8/mi²). There were 8,380 housing units at an average density of 497.8/km² (1,288.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.21% White, 6.27% African American, 0.28% Native American, 6.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 8,120 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which generally forms the foundation of a family. ...


In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,792, and the median income for a family was $54,003. Males had a median income of $37,766 versus $29,129 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,456. 6.8% of the population and 4.5% of families were below the poverty line. 6.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Emergency Services

Fire and Emergency Medical Services are provided by the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department, Baltimore County Station 35. This station provides fire protection, heavy rescue, and paramedic-level emergency medical services to the citizens of Arbutus and the surrounding communities. Mutual Aid is provided by the surrounding Baltimore County stations as well as the Baltimore City and Howard County Fire Departments. Many of the active members of this department are also students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).


Police protection is provided mainly by the Baltimore County Police Department, Wilkens Precinct. Additional police service is provided by the UMBC Police, Maryland State Police, and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police.


Universities and Colleges

The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is part of the University System of Maryland and located in southwest Baltimore County, straddling the boundary of Catonsville and Arbutus. ...

Persons of Note

Robert Leroy Ehrlich, Jr. ... David Byrne (born May 14, 1952 in Dumbarton, Scotland) is a musician best known as a founding member and the principal songwriter of the New Wave band Talking Heads. ...

External links

Coordinates: 39.244406° N -76.693928° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...


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Arbutus, Maryland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (539 words)
Arbutus is a unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
The census area also contain the communities of Halethrope and Relay, in which all three names were used during the 1960 census when the area had a population of 22,402.
Additional police service is provided by the UMBC Police, Maryland State Police, and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police.
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