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Brentwood, Maryland
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Location of Brentwood, Maryland
Location of Brentwood, Maryland
Country  United States
State  Maryland
County Prince George's
Incorporated 1922
Area
 • Total 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2)
 • Land 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,828
 • Density 9,942.86/sq mi (3,841.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20722
Area code(s) 301, 240
FIPS code 24-09500
GNIS feature ID 0597122

Brentwood is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It's a small community located very close to Washington, D.C.. In 2020, about 3,828 people lived here.

Brentwood is surrounded by other towns like Mount Rainier, Cottage City, North Brentwood, and Hyattsville. It's also part of the "Gateway Arts District," which is a special area known for art and culture.

History of Brentwood

How Brentwood Started

The town of Brentwood officially became a town in 1922. It got its name from a large estate built in 1817 by Robert Brent in Washington, D.C. The town began to grow in the 1890s around train stations.

A man named Wallace A. Bartlett helped create Brentwood. He was a veteran from the Civil War and an inventor. In 1887, he bought a large farm and, with partners, started a company to develop the land.

Early Development

In 1891, Bartlett's company planned out a neighborhood called "Holladay Company's Addition to Highland." The lots were small, about 40 feet by 100 feet. Some lots were less expensive and were bought by African-American families. More expensive lots were bought by white working-class families, many of whom worked for the government.

By 1896, seven more houses were built. Later, Bartlett bought another farm and started a new company, the Brentwood Company, in 1899. Homes built during this time included popular styles like bungalows.

Growth in the 20th Century

Brentwood continued to grow in the early 1900s.

  • A school was built.
  • The Brentwood Citizens' Association formed in 1903.
  • A church was built in 1904.
  • A fire department started in 1905.

Street lamps were added in 1917, and electric lights came in 1920. When the town officially formed, it included the areas developed by Bartlett. Many small houses were built during this time. Growth continued through the 1940s and 1950s as more government workers moved to the area. Older homes were sometimes replaced with new cottages.

Most homes in Brentwood were built during and after World War II. Young people who came to Washington, D.C., for war efforts found Brentwood a good place to live and raise families. The town has two small shopping areas. Bartlett Park is a central spot, named after Captain Bartlett. The town hall is located in the Wohlfarth Building in this park.

Brentwood Today

In 2024, Brentwood removed a metal barrier that had been put up in 1957. This barrier used to separate Brentwood from the nearby town of North Brentwood. Removing it helped bring the communities closer together.

Geography

Brentwood covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 1,842
1940 2,433 32.1%
1950 3,523 44.8%
1960 3,693 4.8%
1970 3,426 −7.2%
1980 3,000 −12.4%
1990 3,005 0.2%
2000 2,844 −5.4%
2010 3,046 7.1%
2020 3,828 25.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

2020 Census Information

The 2020 census showed that Brentwood's population was 3,828 people. The town is very diverse.

Brentwood town, Maryland – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 421 545 13.82% 14.24%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,118 1,079 36.70% 28.19%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 7 10 0.23% 0.26%
Asian alone (NH) 57 83 1.87% 2.17%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 4 0.00% 0.10%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 8 31 0.26% 0.81%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 56 115 1.84% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,379 1,961 45.27% 51.23%
Total 3,046 3,828 100.00% 100.00%

2010 Census Details

In 2010, there were 3,046 people living in Brentwood. There were 933 households, with many families. The population density was about 8,016 people per square mile.

About 45.3% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. The town's population was also made up of various racial groups.

Many households (41.1%) had children under 18. The average household had 3.26 people. The average age of residents was 32.8 years old.

Transportation

2019-06-11 12 27 33 View south along U.S. Route 1 (Rhode Island Avenue) just south of Maryland State Route 208 (38th Street) in Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland
US 1 southbound in Brentwood

Two main roads serve Brentwood.

Education

The Prince George's County Public Schools system runs the public schools that serve Brentwood.

Children in Brentwood can attend two elementary schools in the nearby city of Mount Rainier:

  • Mount Rainier Elementary School
  • Thomas S. Stone Elementary School

Both schools teach students from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade.

For middle and high school, students attend:

  • Hyattsville Middle School (in Hyattsville)
  • Northwestern High School (also in Hyattsville)

Notable people

  • William R. Callahan, a Catholic priest
  • Beethaeven Scottland, a professional boxer

See also

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