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Clarksburg, Maryland
Location of Clarksburg, Maryland
Location of Clarksburg, Maryland
Coordinates: 39°13′10″N 77°17′17″W / 39.21944, -77.28806
Country United States
State Maryland
County Montgomery
Area
 - Total 14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
 - Land 13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
 - Water 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Elevation 663 ft (202 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 1,834
 - Density 132.7/sq mi (51.2/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 20871
Area code(s) 301
FIPS code 24-17350
GNIS feature ID 0583799

Clarksburg is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Image File history File links Montgomery_County_Maryland_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Clarksburg_Highlighted. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Largest metro area Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N... Map of Marylands counties This is a list of the twenty-three counties and county-equivalents in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Montgomery County of the U.S. state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington, D.C. and Southwest of Baltimore. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... Area code 301 (and its overlay, 240) serves Hagerstown, Rockville, Cumberland, and Western Maryland. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Montgomery County of the U.S. state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington, D.C. and Southwest of Baltimore. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Largest metro area Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N...

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Geography

As an unincorporated area, Clarksburg's boundaries are not officially defined. Clarksburg is, however, recognized by the United States Census Bureau as a Census-designated Place, and by the United States Geological Survey as a populated place located at 39°13′10″N, 77°17′17″W (39.219488, -77.288001)GR1. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... InsertSLUTTY WHORES≤ non-formatted text here{| class=toccolours border=1 cellpadding=4 style=float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; width: 20em; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%; clear: right; |+ United States Geological Survey |- |style= align=center colspan=2| [[Image:USGS logo. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 36.5 km² (14.1 mi²). 35.8 km² (13.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.85%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,834 people, 604 households, and 498 families residing in the area. The population density was 51.2/km² (132.7/mi²). There were 619 housing units at an average density of 17.3/km² (44.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the area was 90.08% White, 3.54% African American, 4.42% Asian, 1.04% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.73% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 604 households out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.34. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the area, the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.


The median income for a household in the area was $88,419, and the median income for a family was $91,216. Males had a median income of $63,125 versus $42,283 for females. The per capita income for the area was $33,174. About 3.4% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. 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. ...


Development

In the years since 2000 there has been major growth in the area of Clarksburg. The new town center is currently being built in the heart of Clarksburg. While there is no exact data on the population of Clarksburg currently, there are estimates of about 6,000 new residents now living in the new Clarksburg Town Center.


School Enrollment Issue

School Name School Enrollment Capacity School Enrollment

As of 2006-2007

Projected Enrollment (2011-2012)

According to MCPS

Percent Increase

From '06-'07 to '11-'12

Percent Above/Below

School Enrollment Capacity For 2011-2012

Clarksburg Elementary School [1] 335 students 385 students 469 students 21.8% increase 40.0% above capacity
Clarksburg High School [2] 1629 students 999 students 1479 students 48.0% increase 10.1% below capacity
Little Bennett Elementary School [3] 685 students 531 students 1174 students 121.1% increase 71.4% above capacity
Rocky Hill Middle School [4] 956 students 977 students 1250 students 27.9% increase 30.8% above capacity

As you can see by the table the two newly built schools, Little Bennett Elementary School and Clarksburg High School, have the largest increase of students, with Little Bennett at 71.4% above building capacity in the projections of 2011-2012. This has lead to a moratorium in construction, and housing development/construction in the Clarksburg, MD area [5]. Look up Moratorium in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


External links

  • Clarksburg, Maryland is at coordinates 39°13′10″N 77°17′17″W / 39.219488, -77.288001Coordinates: 39°13′10″N 77°17′17″W / 39.219488, -77.288001
  • My Community - Clarksburg

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References

  • Clarksburg ES at a Glance (PDF) [1]
  • Clarksburg HS at a Glance (PDF) [2]
  • Little Bennett ES at a Glance (PDF) [3]
  • Rocky Hill MS at a Glance (PDF) [4]
  • County puts hold on new projects [5]

  Results from FactBites:
 
Clarksburg, Maryland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (408 words)
Clarksburg is a census-designated place and an uncorporated area located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
As an unincorporated area, Clarksburg's boundaries are not officially defined.
Clarksburg is, however, recognized by the United States Census Bureau as a Census-designated Place, and by the United States Geological Survey as a populated place located at 39°13'10" North, 77°17'17" West (39.219488, -77.288001)
Maryland School Choice (1667 words)
In a 1972 ballot referendum, Maryland residents voted against a statewide voucher program by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent.
In August 2002, the U.S. District Court for Maryland held that the community facility at the center of the fight had violated neither the home-schoolers' Fourteenth Amendment equal protection rights nor their right to free speech.
On December 4, the Maryland State Board of Education voted to delay a decision on a proposal that would have required parents to notify their local district every year of their intention to homeschool.
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