Fallston, Maryland
Encyclopedia
Fallston is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Harford County
, Maryland
, United States
. The population was 8,427 at the 2000 census. It is a semi-rural community consisting mostly of farm
s and suburb
an-like developments and is a good example of an "exurb". Until 1958, this community was served by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
at milepost 22.3.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 14 square miles (36.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 8,427 people, 2,875 households, and 2,550 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 600.9 people per square mile (232.1/km²). There were 2,906 housing units at an average density of 207.2/sq mi (80.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.33% White, 0.76% African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.09% from other races
, and 0.59% from two or more races including Hispanic or Latino.
There were 2,875 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.5% were married couples
living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 9.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $84,296, and the median income for a family was $87,686. Males had a median income of $62,112 versus $37,500 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $31,093. About 2.2% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.
As of March 16th, 2011, Wal-Mart is now open for business.
s in the county being suspected of such leaks. The spills resulted in the county placing a six-month moratorium on construction of gas stations, and ultimately led the state to banning MTBE.
, Fallston area churches or the Parks and Recreational complex. A multi-use Senior Center/Recreation Facility named for former County Councilwoman Veronica L. "Roni" Chenowith was opened in the summer of 2010 as an addition to the Parks & Rec. complex. Also part of the Fallston Parks & Rec. is "Annie’s Playground", a playground and recreation area dedicated to a victim of drunk driving and to other children who were taken too early in life. A new extension of the Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Trail has a terminus at "Annie's Playground" and leads into the County Seat of Bel Air.
Salon 23 and Tri-State Computer Service mark the beginning of Fallston's commercial complex.
The Ladew Topiary Gardens
as well as the historic village Jerusalem Mill, the Jericho Road Covered Bridge and the Gunpowder Falls State Park
are located nearby.
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...
(CDP) in Harford County
Harford County, Maryland
Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...
, 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 8,427 at the 2000 census. It is a semi-rural community consisting mostly of farm
Farm
A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food , fibres and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single...
s and suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
an-like developments and is a good example of an "exurb". Until 1958, this community was served by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad , familiarly known as the "Ma and Pa", was an American short-line railroad between York and Hanover, Pennsylvania, formerly operating passenger and freight trains on its original line between York and Baltimore, Maryland, from 1901 until the 1950s...
at milepost 22.3.
Geography
Fallston is located at 39°31′55"N 76°26′17"W (39.532006, -76.438021).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 14 square miles (36.3 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 8,427 people, 2,875 households, and 2,550 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 600.9 people per square mile (232.1/km²). There were 2,906 housing units at an average density of 207.2/sq mi (80.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.33% White, 0.76% African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.09% 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 0.59% from two or more races including Hispanic or Latino.
There were 2,875 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.5% 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, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.3% were non-families. 9.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $84,296, and the median income for a family was $87,686. Males had a median income of $62,112 versus $37,500 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 $31,093. About 2.2% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.
Business
Fallston mostly consists of farms or residential housing. There is, though a strip of Belair Road (Rt 1) running through the south-east side of the town (technically outside of Fallston proper, in an area once known as 'Benson') which has a concentration of businesses and car dealerships. As of early 2007, plans for a construction of a Walmart Super Store and other businesses were planned. It was not until mid 2007 that this massive project was undertaken and given a name, 'Fallston Commons'. It covers a mass of over 800 acres (3.2 km²). Approximately 300 senior citizen town homes are being built in addition to an assisted living retirement home. Besides the Walmart Super Store, a Starbucks, a WaWa, and a Wendy's are planned in addition to numerous other businesses. Walmart is funding the massive project and will turn part of Belair Road into a six-lane highway which will add four new intersections and stop lights to assist in managing the traffic. The end date for the project was estimated to be in late 2008 to early 2009 but was put on hold with construction recommencing in 2010.As of March 16th, 2011, Wal-Mart is now open for business.
Gas station controversy
During the mid-2000s, Fallston was the location of an Exxon-Mobil station that was forced to close as a result of a heavily reported MTBE leak, and was one of several filling stationFilling station
A filling station, also known as a fueling station, garage, gasbar , gas station , petrol bunk , petrol pump , petrol garage, petrol kiosk , petrol station "'servo"' in Australia or service station, is a facility which sells fuel and lubricants...
s in the county being suspected of such leaks. The spills resulted in the county placing a six-month moratorium on construction of gas stations, and ultimately led the state to banning MTBE.
Notable Attractions
The center of the community is generally considered to be Fallston High SchoolFallston High School
Fallston High School is located in the town of Fallston, in Harford County, Maryland. The school is made up of three floors. On the first floor are located the main office, guidance office, media center, academic classrooms and the gym. The upper floor is exclusively classrooms. The basement holds...
, Fallston area churches or the Parks and Recreational complex. A multi-use Senior Center/Recreation Facility named for former County Councilwoman Veronica L. "Roni" Chenowith was opened in the summer of 2010 as an addition to the Parks & Rec. complex. Also part of the Fallston Parks & Rec. is "Annie’s Playground", a playground and recreation area dedicated to a victim of drunk driving and to other children who were taken too early in life. A new extension of the Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Trail has a terminus at "Annie's Playground" and leads into the County Seat of Bel Air.
Salon 23 and Tri-State Computer Service mark the beginning of Fallston's commercial complex.
The Ladew Topiary Gardens
Ladew Topiary Gardens
Ladew Topiary Gardens are nonprofit gardens with topiary located at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Maryland. The house and gardens are open April through October weekdays and weekends; an admission fee is charged. The gardens were established in the 1930s by socialite and huntsman Harvey S...
as well as the historic village Jerusalem Mill, the Jericho Road Covered Bridge and the Gunpowder Falls State Park
Gunpowder Falls State Park
Gunpowder Falls State Park is an park in northwestern Baltimore County and eastern Harford County, Maryland. It is primarily made up of the stream valleys of the Big and Little Gunpowder Falls and the Gunpowder River, and boasts over 100 miles of trails. All areas of the park are convenient to the...
are located nearby.
Notable residents
- Jim HunterJim Hunter (sports broadcaster)Jim Hunter is a sports announcer, currently with the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. He has been with the Orioles since 1997.-Biography:Hunter was with CBS Radio Sports from 1982 to 1996. While with CBS Radio he called the baseball Game of the Week from 1986 to the end of his tenure there...
, Orioles broadcaster. - Fred ManfraFred ManfraFred Manfra is an American sportscaster, best known for radio and television broadcasts of the Baltimore Orioles, a major league baseball team. He has covered many other sports, including football, basketball, ice hockey, horse racing and the Olympics....
, Orioles broadcaster. - Melvin MoraMelvin MoraMelvin Mora , affectionately nicknamed Melmo or Melvy, is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who is a free agent...
, Professional Baseball Player, currently with the Arizona DiamondbacksArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
. - Bill Ripken, Former Orioles player.
- Gerry Sandusky, 11 News sportscaster WBAL-TVWBAL-TVWBAL-TV is the NBC-affiliated television station in Baltimore, Maryland. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 11. It is one of the flagship stations of Hearst Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation, which also owns sister radio stations WBAL and...