Calverton, Maryland facts for kids
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Calverton, Maryland
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The Villa and Calverton Tower in March 2018
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Location of Calverton, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| Counties |  Montgomery Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.60 sq mi (11.90 km2) |
| • Land | 4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,316 |
| • Density | 3,784.09/sq mi (1,461.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) |
20904, 20705
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-12350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389269 |
Calverton is a community in Maryland, United States. It's a special kind of place called an unincorporated area and a census-designated place. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a defined area used for counting people by the government. Calverton sits right on the border between two counties: Montgomery County and Prince George's County. In 2020, about 17,316 people lived there.
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About Calverton
Where is Calverton?
Calverton is not an official city, so its exact borders are not set by a local government. However, the United States Census Bureau and the United States Geological Survey recognize it as a census-designated place. This helps them collect information about the people living there.
Calverton is part of the larger Baltimore/Washington area. It is located between Beltsville and Silver Spring. Other nearby communities include Laurel, Hillandale, and Adelphi.
How Big is Calverton?
Calverton covers a total area of about 12 square kilometers (4.6 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
What are the Postal Codes?
Because Calverton is split between two counties, it has two main postal codes. The part in Prince George's County uses the postal code 20705. This area is often seen as a neighborhood of Beltsville. The part in Montgomery County uses the postal code 20904. This side is usually linked with Silver Spring.
People in Calverton
Population Changes
The number of people living in Calverton changes over time. In 2010, the population was 17,724. By 2020, it had slightly decreased to 17,316 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 17,724 | — | |
| 2020 | 17,316 | −2.3% | |
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Who Lives in Calverton?
Calverton is a very diverse community, meaning people from many different backgrounds live there. The 2020 census collected information about the different groups of people in Calverton.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 5,379 | 3,265 | 30.35% | 18.86% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 6,500 | 7,397 | 36.67% | 42.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 27 | 24 | 0.15% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 2,787 | 2,646 | 15.72% | 15.28% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 9 | 6 | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 64 | 96 | 0.36% | 0.55% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 472 | 571 | 2.66% | 3.30% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,486 | 3,311 | 14.03% | 19.12% |
| Total | 17,724 | 17,316 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
Public Schools in Calverton
Children living in Calverton attend public schools. The schools they go to depend on which county they live in.
Montgomery County Schools
Students on the Montgomery County side of Calverton attend schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools system. They usually go to:
- Galway Elementary School, located in Calverton.
- Briggs Chaney Middle School, located in Cloverly.
- Paint Branch High School, located in Fairland.
Prince George's County Schools
Students on the Prince George's County side of Calverton attend schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools system. They typically attend:
- Calverton Elementary School, located in Calverton.
- Martin Luther King Middle School, located in Beltsville.
- High Point High School, also located in Beltsville.
See also
In Spanish: Calverton (Maryland) para niños
