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Encyclopedia > Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Greater Upper Marlboro is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Prince George's County, Maryland, the census boundaries of which completely surround Upper Marlboro, the county seat. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 18,720. In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Prince Georges County is a suburban county located in the U.S. state of Maryland immediately north, east, and south of Washington, D.C. It is home to the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Andrews Air Force Base, the University of Marylands flagship... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Upper Marlboro is a town located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ...


Geography

Greater Upper Marlboro is located at 38°49'39" North, 76°45'4" West (38.827569, -76.751173)GR1. 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 97.1 km² (37.5 mi²). 96.4 km² (37.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.75% water. The very large Prince George's Community College campus is there, as is Watkins Regional Park. Numerous local planned suburban developments have gradually blossomed starting in the 1960s. Six Flags, a major theme park, is at the northern boundary of the community. 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 18,720 people, 6,514 households, and 4,572 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 194.2/km² (503.0/mi²). There were 6,812 housing units at an average density of 70.7/km² (183.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 20.60% White, 75.50% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 1.81% 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 6,514 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.22. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which often forms the foundation of a family. ...


In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 39.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $73,005, and the median income for a family was $81,666. Males had a median income of $47,857 versus $41,100 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,218. 3.4% of the population and 2.0% of families were below the poverty line. 4.4% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% 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. ...


External links

Coordinates: 38.827569° N -76.751173° 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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