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 an unincorporated area and census-designated place located on the boundary between Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Maryland, in the United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 17,316.
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Geography
As an unincorporated area, Calverton's boundaries are not officially defined. Calverton is recognized by the United States Census Bureau and by the United States Geological Survey as a census-designated place which is part of the Baltimore/Washington area. Calverton is located between Beltsville and Silver Spring, with Laurel, Hillandale and Adelphi being in close proximity. The Prince George's County side of Calverton (postal code 20705) is a neighborhood of Beltsville, while the Montgomery County side (postal code 20904) identifies with Silver Spring.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Calverton has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12.0 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.44%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 17,724 | — | |
| 2020 | 17,316 | −2.3% | |
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2020 census
| 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
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Children living on the Montgomery County side of Calverton attend public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools system. They generally attend:
- Galway Elementary School on Galway Drive in Calverton CDP.
- Briggs Chaney Middle School on Rainbow Drive in Cloverly CDP
- Paint Branch High School on Old Columbia Pike in Fairland CDP
Children living on the Prince George's County side of Calverton attend public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools system. They generally attend:
- Calverton Elementary School on Beltsville Road in Calverton CDP
- Martin Luther King Middle School on Amendale Road in Beltsville CDP.
- High Point High School on Powder Mill Road in Beltsville CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Calverton (Maryland) para niños
