Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland facts for kids
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Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland
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Route 108 in Sandy Spring, Maryland, in November 2006
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Location of Ashton-Sandy Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.36 sq mi (26.83 km2) |
| • Land | 10.26 sq mi (26.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,746 |
| • Density | 560.20/sq mi (216.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-02762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389153 |
Ashton-Sandy Spring is a special kind of community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a single place for population studies. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
The CDP includes two main communities: Ashton and Sandy Spring. It also includes the smaller community of Brinklow. In 2020, about 5,746 people lived in Ashton-Sandy Spring.
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Geography of Ashton-Sandy Spring
Ashton-Sandy Spring covers an area of about 10.36 square miles (26.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
People of Ashton-Sandy Spring
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 5,628 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,746 | 2.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 5,628 people living in Ashton-Sandy Spring. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 5,746 people.
Who Lives Here?
The community is home to a diverse group of people. In 2010, most residents were White (about 71.7%). There were also many African American residents (14.2%) and Asian residents (8.3%). About 6.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The rest of the population included Native Americans and people of two or more races.
Families and Households
There were 1,839 households in 2010. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 35.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (66.6%) were married couples living together.
- About 19.1% of households were individuals living alone.
- Around 12.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.91 people. The average family had about 3.34 people.
Age Groups
The people in Ashton-Sandy Spring are spread across different age groups:
- About 25.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 18.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
The median age in the area was 46 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older.
Income in the Community
In 2013, the estimated median household income was about $119,432. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was even higher, around $163,403. The average income per person was estimated to be $62,468.
A small number of families (about 6.9%) and individuals (about 7.2%) were estimated to be living below the poverty line. This included some children and some older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Ashton-Sandy Spring (Maryland) para niños
