Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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Greater Upper Marlboro is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Prince George's County
, Maryland
, United States
that completely surrounds Upper Marlboro
, the county seat
. The population was 18,720 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP (red area on this map) has a total area of 37.5 square miles (97.1 km²), of which, 37.2 square miles (96.3 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (0.75%) is water. The local zip code mailing address, however, covers 77 square miles (199.4 km²) of territory and includes additional areas west and south of the red area, extending from the Capital Beltway
(Largo, Westphalia, and New Orchard areas) on the west to the Patuxent River
/County line on the east, and far southward into the rural Croom
and Nottingham, Naylor, and Rosaryville areas (greatly below the map's red area).
district. Residents primarily attend the following High Schools: Frederick Douglass
, Largo
, or Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. The very large Prince George's Community College
campus is in Largo
, at the northern end of the area, and has an Upper Marlboro mailing address.
, Marlton
, Brock Hall, Marlboro Meadows, New Orchard, Ramblewood, Northampton, Perrywood, Beechtree, Melwood Park
and others.
es, such as Evangel Cathedral, the First Baptist of Glenarden and the Ark of Safety Christian Church.
St. Barnabas Church
, one of the oldest churches in Maryland, is located here, along with St. Mary's of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church. First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro] (established 1959), Greater St. John Baptist Church] (established in DC in 1963) and Cornerstone Peaceful Baptist Church, formed in 1987 as a merger of the Cornerstone Baptist and Peaceful Baptist Churches, are also located in Greater Upper Marlboro.
Several churches in the area run private schools: St. Barnabas Church
, Riverdale Baptist School, and Life Church Ministries.
of 2000, there were 18,720 people, 6,514 households, and 4,572 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 503.0 people per square mile (194.2/km²). There were 6,812 housing units at an average density of 183.0 per square mile (70.7/km²). 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.
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.
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 (these figures had risen to $90,762 and $101,706 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $47,857 versus $41,100 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $29,218. About 2.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. In 2007, Money Magazine
names Greater Upper Marlboro as one of the best places to live in the United States
.
, famous residents also include the following:
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 Prince George's County
Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, immediately north, east, and south of Washington, DC. As of 2010, it has a population of 863,420 and is the wealthiest African-American majority county in the nation....
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that completely surrounds Upper Marlboro
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Upper Marlboro is a town in and the county seat of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The live-in population of the town core proper was only 648 at the 2000 census, although Greater Upper Marlboro is many times larger....
, the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
. The population was 18,720 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Greater Upper Marlboro is located at 38.827569°N 76.751173°W.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 (red area on this map) has a total area of 37.5 square miles (97.1 km²), of which, 37.2 square miles (96.3 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (0.75%) is water. The local zip code mailing address, however, covers 77 square miles (199.4 km²) of territory and includes additional areas west and south of the red area, extending from the Capital Beltway
Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)
Interstate 495 is a Interstate Highway that surrounds the United States' capital of Washington, D.C., and its inner suburbs in adjacent Maryland and Virginia. I-495 is widely known as the Capital Beltway or simply the Beltway, especially when the context of Washington, D.C., is clear...
(Largo, Westphalia, and New Orchard areas) on the west to the Patuxent River
Patuxent River
The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland. There are three main river drainages for central Maryland: the Potomac River to the west passing through Washington D.C., the Patapsco River to the northeast passing through Baltimore, and the Patuxent River between...
/County line on the east, and far southward into the rural Croom
Croom
Croom is a village in County Limerick, Ireland. It is located just off the N20 on the River Maigue. It is 8 km southeast of Adare on the N20.-History:...
and Nottingham, Naylor, and Rosaryville areas (greatly below the map's red area).
Education
Residents of the area are zoned to schools in the Prince George's County Public SchoolsPrince George's County Public Schools
The Prince George's County Public Schools system is a large school district administered by the government of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States and is overseen by the Maryland State Department of Education...
district. Residents primarily attend the following High Schools: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, orator, writer and statesman. After escaping from slavery, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement, gaining note for his dazzling oratory and incisive antislavery writing...
, Largo
Largo
-Music:* Largo, a very slow tempo, or a musical piece or movement in such a tempo* Handel's Largo or "Ombra mai fù", an aria from the opera Serse* Hugo Largo, American band from the 1980s* Strong and stately...
, or Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. The very large Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College is a community college located in the unincorporated community of Largo in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States...
campus is in Largo
Largo
-Music:* Largo, a very slow tempo, or a musical piece or movement in such a tempo* Handel's Largo or "Ombra mai fù", an aria from the opera Serse* Hugo Largo, American band from the 1980s* Strong and stately...
, at the northern end of the area, and has an Upper Marlboro mailing address.
Housing
Numerous local planned suburban developments have gradually blossomed throughout the community, starting in the 1960s, with large, new homes still continuing to go up. These communities include KetteringKettering, Maryland
Kettering is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,008 at the 2000 census, primarily African-American. The name Kettering was created by a suburban housing developer in the 1960s when development began...
, Marlton
Marlton
Marlton can refer to some locations in the United States:* Marlton, Maryland, a census-designated place* Marlton, New Jersey, a census-designated place* Marlton School, a school in Los Angeles for deaf and hard of hearing students...
, Brock Hall, Marlboro Meadows, New Orchard, Ramblewood, Northampton, Perrywood, Beechtree, Melwood Park
Melwood Park
Melwood Park is a historic home located near Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is a -story, Flemish bond brick structure, with Georgian details. As of 2009, it is undergoing an extensive restoration. This unique dwelling was visited by George Washington on...
and others.
Religious Institutions
There are large megachurchMegachurch
A megachurch is a church having 2,000 or more in average weekend attendance. The Hartford Institute's database lists more than 1,300 such Protestant churches in the United States. According to that data, approximately 50 churches on the list have attendance ranging from 10,000 to 47,000...
es, such as Evangel Cathedral, the First Baptist of Glenarden and the Ark of Safety Christian Church.
St. Barnabas Church
St. Barnabas Church, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
St. Barnabas Church, also known as St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, Leeland, is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and was established in 1704 as the parish church of Queen Anne Parish which had been established that same year...
, one of the oldest churches in Maryland, is located here, along with St. Mary's of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church. First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro] (established 1959), Greater St. John Baptist Church] (established in DC in 1963) and Cornerstone Peaceful Baptist Church, formed in 1987 as a merger of the Cornerstone Baptist and Peaceful Baptist Churches, are also located in Greater Upper Marlboro.
Several churches in the area run private schools: St. Barnabas Church
St. Barnabas Church, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
St. Barnabas Church, also known as St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, Leeland, is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and was established in 1704 as the parish church of Queen Anne Parish which had been established that same year...
, Riverdale Baptist School, and Life Church Ministries.
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 18,720 people, 6,514 households, and 4,572 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 503.0 people per square mile (194.2/km²). There were 6,812 housing units at an average density of 183.0 per square mile (70.7/km²). 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
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 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.
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
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, 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.
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 (these figures had risen to $90,762 and $101,706 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $47,857 versus $41,100 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 $29,218. About 2.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. In 2007, Money Magazine
Money Magazine
Money Magazine is a business news and financial programme that is broadcast on Sundays at 7:00pm in Hong Kong by television channel TVB Pearl.-Producers and reporters:...
names Greater Upper Marlboro as one of the best places to live in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Notable residents
Besides those residents from Upper Marlboro, MarylandUpper Marlboro, Maryland
Upper Marlboro is a town in and the county seat of Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The live-in population of the town core proper was only 648 at the 2000 census, although Greater Upper Marlboro is many times larger....
, famous residents also include the following:
- Joshua CribbsJoshua CribbsJoshua "Josh" Cribbs is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played collegiately for Kent State University. He holds the NFL record with eight kickoff returns for touchdowns...
- NFL Player for the Cleveland Browns - Shawne MerrimanShawne MerrimanShawne DeAndre Merriman is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted 12th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft. On November 2, 2010, the Chargers waived Merriman...
An NFL Linebacker for the San Diego Chargers - The death metal band Dying FetusDying FetusDying Fetus is an American death metal band from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their outspoken political views, and for being one of the few death metal bands who follow a political nature. Earlier lyrics showcased the common death metal trait of explicit violence...
is from Upper Marlboro. - Stephanie Roper, famous crime victim
- Nolan SmithNolan SmithNolan Derek Smith is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, having been selected with the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft after four years at Duke University. As a senior, he was named a first team AP All-American and the ACC Player of the Year...
:Duke University Basketball player. - Garry ShiderGarry ShiderGarry Marshall Shider was an American musician and guitarist. He was musical director of the P-Funk All-Stars for much of their history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.-Early life:Shider was born in Plainfield, New...
(1953–2010): Guitar Player for the P-Funk All-Stars - Mattie StepanekMattie StepanekMatthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek , known as Mattie Stepanek, was an American poet, who had six books of poetry and one book of essays all reach The New York Times bestsellers list...
, young poet and celebrity