Cresaptown-Bel Air, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Cresaptown-Bel Air is a census-designated place
in Allegany County
, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 5,884 at the 2000 census.
It is a combination of the communities of Cresaptown
and Bel Air
recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau.
Cresaptown-Bel Air is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 5,884 people, 1,765 households, and 1,251 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 790.1 people per square mile (304.9/km²). There were 1,876 housing units at an average density of 251.9/sq mi (97.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.21% White, 20.73% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.14% from other races
, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.
There were 1,765 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 39.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 164.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 176.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,693, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $39,397 versus $22,170 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $20,279. About 4.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Allegany County
Allegany County, Maryland
Allegany County is a county located in the northwestern part of the US state of Maryland. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 75,087. Its county seat is Cumberland...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 5,884 at the 2000 census.
It is a combination of the communities of Cresaptown
Cresaptown, Maryland
Cresaptown is a community located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America. It is an unincorporated community which, for United States Census Bureau purposes, is united with Bel Air to form the census-designated place of Cresaptown-Bel Air. Cresaptown's post office was established...
and Bel Air
Bel Air, Allegany County, Maryland
Bel Air is a community located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America. It is an unincorporated community which, for United States Census Bureau purposes, is united with Cresaptown to form the census-designated place of Cresaptown-Bel Air. Bel Air is part of the 'Cumberland, MD-WV...
recognized as a unit by the Census Bureau.
Cresaptown-Bel Air is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Cresaptown-Bel Air is located at 39°35′14"N 78°50′33"W (39.587355, -78.842582).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 5,884 people, 1,765 households, and 1,251 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 790.1 people per square mile (304.9/km²). There were 1,876 housing units at an average density of 251.9/sq mi (97.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.21% White, 20.73% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.14% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.
There were 1,765 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 39.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 164.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 176.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,693, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $39,397 versus $22,170 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $20,279. About 4.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.