Fairland, Maryland
Fairland, Maryland | |
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 Location of Fairland, Maryland | |
| Coordinates: 39°04′49″N 76°57′10″W / 39.08028°N 76.95278°W / 39.08028; -76.95278 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area [1] | |
| • Total | 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km2) |
| • Land | 4.96 sq mi (12.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation [2] | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 25,396 |
| • Density | 5,115.01/sq mi (1,974.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-27250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389060[2] |
Fairland is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 25,396 per the 2020 census.[3][4]
Geography
As an unincorporated area, Fairland's boundaries are not officially defined. Fairland is, however, recognized by the United States Census Bureau and by the United States Geological Survey as a census-designated place.[5] Fairland is one of the many neighborhoods of Silver Spring.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the place has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,681 | — | |
| 2020 | 25,396 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2010[7] 2020[8] | |||
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 4,680 | 3,269 | 19.76% | 12.87% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 11,916 | 14,399 | 50.32% | 56.70% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 43 | 31 | 0.18% | 0.12% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3,415 | 2,909 | 14.42% | 11.45% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 14 | 20 | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 103 | 192 | 0.43% | 0.76% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 674 | 891 | 2.85% | 3.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,836 | 3,685 | 11.98% | 14.51% |
| Total | 23,681 | 25,396 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 21,738 people, 8,612 households, and 5,460 families living in the area. The population density was 4,355.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,681.6/km2). There were 8,918 housing units at an average density of 1,786.7 per square mile (689.8/km2). The racial makeup of the area was 35.75% White, 42.99% African American, 0.25% Native American, 14.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.93% from other races, and 3.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.72%.[9]
Of the 8,612 households 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 27.1% of households were one person and 2.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.11.
The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 39.9% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.
The median household income was $56,624 and the median family income was $62,189. Males had a median income of $46,123 versus $38,962 for females. The per capita income for the area was $28,603. About 4.6% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairland, Maryland
- ^ "QuickFacts: Fairland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Fairland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Fairland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Fairland CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |