Bennsville, Maryland facts for kids
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Bennsville (Bensville), Maryland
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Location of Bennsville, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.91 sq mi (43.78 km2) |
| • Land | 16.90 sq mi (43.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,288 |
| • Density | 904.40/sq mi (349.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-06615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0589738 |
Bennsville is a place in Charles County, Maryland, in the United States. The United States Census Bureau calls it Bensville. It is a special type of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that looks like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 15,288 people lived in Bennsville. This area is not an official postal town. Instead, it uses the postal services of nearby Waldorf or Pomfret. Bennsville has been growing with new homes. This growth was helped in the 1990s when Maryland Route 228 was extended. This road makes it easy to get to Maryland Route 210. Important changes in Bennsville include the opening of North Point High School in 2006. Also, Middletown Road was made straighter in 2008, making travel easier.
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Where is Bennsville?
Bennsville is located in Maryland. You can find it at these map coordinates: 38°37′24″N 77°0′23″W / 38.62333°N 77.00639°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Bennsville covers about 43.8 square kilometers (or 16.9 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Bennsville?
The number of people living in Bennsville has grown over time.
- In 2010, there were 11,923 people.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 15,288 people.
People and Backgrounds in 2020
The 2020 census collected information about the different groups of people living in Bennsville. This helps us understand the community better.
- Most people in Bennsville are from Black or African American backgrounds. This group made up about 55.74% of the population in 2020.
- White people made up about 25.88% of the population.
- People of Asian background were about 4.78%.
- About 6.46% of the people identified as being of Mixed Race.
- People who are Hispanic or Latino (of any race) made up about 6.17% of the population.
- Smaller groups included Native American or Alaska Native people, and Pacific Islander people.
More Information
You can find more about Bennsville in Spanish here: Bennsville (Maryland) para niños
