Berwyn Heights, Maryland facts for kids
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Berwyn Heights, Maryland
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A Tree City, U.S.A.
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Location of Berwyn Heights, Maryland
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Prince George's |
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| Town | Town of Berwyn Heights | ||
| Founded | 1888 | ||
| Incorporated | 1896 | ||
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| • Type | Town council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Town | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| • Urban | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Town | 3,345 | ||
| • Density | 4,819.88/sq mi (1,860.12/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
20740
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| Area codes | 301, 240 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-06925 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0597078 | ||
Berwyn Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA. In 2020, about 3,345 people lived there. It is located near other towns like College Park, Greenbelt, and Riverdale Park.
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History of Berwyn Heights
In the 1870s, the area near Washington, D.C. started to grow a lot. As more people moved to the city, new towns called "railroad suburbs" began to appear. These were towns built along train lines, making it easy for people to travel to and from the city. Berwyn Heights was one of these towns. It was first called Charlton Heights.
The O'Dea House was built in 1888. It was one of the first homes built by a company trying to develop the new area. This house is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it is an important historical building.
In 1896, Berwyn Heights officially became a town. It was the seventh town to be formed in Prince George's County. In 1967, the town created its official seal, which has three acorns on it. Later, in 1986, Berwyn Heights was given the "Tree City USA" title. This means the town does a great job of planting and caring for its trees.
Historic Homes and Buildings
Many of the original old houses in Berwyn Heights are found around Ruatan Street. Four of these houses were built using special plans ordered from a company in New York City. These plans helped people build their homes easily.
Here is a list of some important historic places in Berwyn Heights:
| Site Name | Image | Location | M-NCPPC Inventory Number | Notes | |
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| 1 | Berwyn Heights Schoolhouse |  |
5814 Ruatan Street | 67-022-07 | |
| 2 | Cissel House | 8911 57th Avenue | 67-022-18 | ||
| 3 | Cross House |  |
5805 Ruatan Street | 67-022-13 | |
| 4 | Kleiner House |  |
5603 Ruatan Street | 67-022-17 | |
| 5 | O’Dea House |  |
5804 Ruatan Street | 67-022-11 | Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. |
| 6 | Pickett House |  |
8616 57th Avenue | 67-022-16 | |
| 7 | Sportland |  |
5933 Natasha Drive | 67-005 | |
| 8 | Elwood J. Taylor House |  |
8516 58th Avenue | 67-022-21 | |
| 9 | Wetherald House |  |
8411 58th Avenue | 67-022-10 | |
| 10 | Wolfe House |  |
5617 Ruatan Street | 67-022-15 |
Geography of Berwyn Heights
Berwyn Heights is located at 38°59′38″N 76°54′44″W / 38.99389°N 76.91222°W. The town covers an area of about 0.69 square miles (1.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 228 | — | |
| 1940 | 453 | 98.7% | |
| 1950 | 674 | 48.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,376 | 252.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,934 | 65.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,135 | −20.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,952 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,942 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,123 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,345 | 7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 3,345 people living in Berwyn Heights. The table below shows the different groups of people who live in the town. It looks at different races and also includes people of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Not Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,483 | 1,279 | 47.49% | 38.24% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 415 | 402 | 13.29% | 12.02% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 8 | 4 | 0.26% | 0.12% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 261 | 266 | 8.36% | 7.95% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 4 | 1 | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 7 | 30 | 0.22% | 0.90% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 100 | 163 | 3.20% | 4.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 845 | 1,200 | 27.06% | 35.87% |
| Total | 3,123 | 3,345 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,123 people living in Berwyn Heights. There were 1,002 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 681 of these were families.
The town had a mix of different racial groups. About 56% of the people were White, 15.1% were African American, and 8.4% were Asian. About 27.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Berwyn Heights was about 34.9 years old. About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 10.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
Education in Berwyn Heights
Students in Berwyn Heights attend schools that are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. The elementary school, Berwyn Heights Elementary School, is located right in town. After elementary school, students usually go to Greenbelt Middle School in Greenbelt. For high school, they attend Parkdale High School in Riverdale Park.
Transportation in Berwyn Heights
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The main road that goes directly through Berwyn Heights is Maryland Route 193, also known as Greenbelt Road. This road helps people travel east to Greenbelt and west to College Park.
Just outside of Berwyn Heights, Maryland Route 193 connects to Maryland Route 201 (Kenilworth Avenue). From there, drivers can easily get to major highways like Interstate 95 and Interstate 495, which is also called the Capital Beltway. These highways help people travel to other parts of Maryland and the surrounding areas.
Civic Life in Berwyn Heights
Berwyn Heights has many town committees and groups that help the community. These groups work to make the town a better place to live.
The town also has a place called Sports Park, which is used by a local community group. It is located near Indian Creek.
Every year, Berwyn Heights celebrates "Berwyn Heights Day." This is a special event that celebrates when the town was first founded.
See also
In Spanish: Berwyn Heights para niños
