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'''Calverton''' is an [[unincorporated area]] and [[census-designated place]] located on the boundary between [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery]] and [[Prince George's County, Maryland|Prince George's]] counties, [[Maryland]], in the [[United States]].<ref>{{gnis|597167}}</ref> As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], it had a population of 17,724.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Calverton CDP, Maryland| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=December 15, 2011}}</ref>
'''Calverton''' is an [[unincorporated area]] and [[census-designated place]] located on the boundary between [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery]] and [[Prince George's County, Maryland|Prince George's]] counties, [[Maryland]], in the [[United States]].<ref>{{gnis|597167}}</ref> As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], it had a population of 17,724.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Calverton CDP, Maryland |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=December 15, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
As an unincorporated area, Calverton's boundaries are not officially defined. Calverton 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 {{coord|39|3|25|N|76|56|41|W|type:city}} (39.057009, -76.944805)<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> and is part of the Baltimore/Washington area.
As an unincorporated area, Calverton's boundaries are not officially defined. Calverton 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 {{coord|39|3|25|N|76|56|41|W|type:city}} (39.057009, -76.944805)<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> and is part of the Baltimore/Washington area.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Calverton has a total area of {{convert|12.0|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.05|sqkm|disp=flip|2}}, or 0.44%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Calverton CDP, Maryland| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=December 15, 2011}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Calverton has a total area of {{convert|12.0|sqkm|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.05|sqkm|disp=flip|2}}, or 0.44%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Calverton CDP, Maryland |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=December 15, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 12,610 people, 4,543 households, and 3,230 families residing in the area. The [[population density]] was 2,673.1 people per square mile (1,031.5/km²). There were 4,661 housing units at an average density of 988.1/sq&nbsp;mi (381.3/km²). The racial makeup of the area was 43.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 34.06% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 16.52% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.61% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.57% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.37% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 12,610 people, 4,543 households, and 3,230 families residing in the area. The [[population density]] was 2,673.1 people per square mile (1,031.5/km²). There were 4,661 housing units at an average density of 988.1/sq&nbsp;mi (381.3/km²). The racial makeup of the area was 43.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 34.06% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 16.52% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.61% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.57% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.37% of the population.


There were 4,543 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.24.
There were 4,543 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.24.
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* [http://www.pgcps.org/~calvert Calverton Elementary School] on Beltsville Road
* [http://www.pgcps.org/~calvert Calverton Elementary School] on Beltsville Road
* [http://www.pgcps.org/~mlkms Martin Luther King Middle School] on {{As written}}Amendale Road
* [http://www.pgcps.org/~mlkms Martin Luther King Middle School] on {{As written}}Amendale Road
* [[High Point High School]] [http://www.pgcps.org/~hpoint] on Powder Mill Road
* [[High Point High School]] [https://web.archive.org/web/20070713220404/http://www.pgcps.org:80/~hpoint/] on Powder Mill Road


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==

Revision as of 08:31, 13 November 2016

Calverton, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location of Calverton, Maryland
Location of Calverton, Maryland
Country United States of America
State Maryland
Counties Montgomery
Prince George's
Area
 • Total4.6 sq mi (12.0 km2)
 • Land4.6 sq mi (11.9 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total17,724
 • Density3,800/sq mi (1,500/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code24-12350
GNIS feature ID0597167

Calverton is an unincorporated area and census-designated place located on the boundary between Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Maryland, in the United States.[1] As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 17,724.[2]

Geography

As an unincorporated area, Calverton's boundaries are not officially defined. Calverton 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°3′25″N 76°56′41″W / 39.05694°N 76.94472°W / 39.05694; -76.94472 (39.057009, -76.944805)[3] and is part of the Baltimore/Washington area. According to the United States Census Bureau, Calverton has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12.0 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.44%, is water.[4]

Demographics

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 12,610 people, 4,543 households, and 3,230 families residing in the area. The population density was 2,673.1 people per square mile (1,031.5/km²). There were 4,661 housing units at an average density of 988.1/sq mi (381.3/km²). The racial makeup of the area was 43.09% White, 34.06% African American, 0.14% Native American, 16.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 3.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.37% of the population.

There were 4,543 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the area, the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the area was $63,990, and the median income for a family was $72,958. Males had a median income of $44,425 versus $39,563 for females. The per capita income for the area was $28,107. About 2.5% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Children living on the Montgomery County side of Calverton attend public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools system. They generally attend:

Children living on the Prince George's County side of Calverton attend public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools system. They generally attend:

Calverton is mentioned in the movie Timecop

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calverton, Maryland
  2. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Calverton CDP, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Calverton CDP, Maryland". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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