Cearfoss, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cearfoss, Maryland
Census-designated place
Cearfoss, Maryland Location in Maryland Show map of Maryland Cearfoss, Maryland Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Washington
Area
• Total	0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
• Land	0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	499 ft (152 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	176
• Density	875.62/sq mi (337.88/km2)
Time zone	UTC−4 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	EDT
ZIP code	21740
Area code(s)	301, 240
FIPS code	24-14300
GNIS feature ID	2583595

Cearfoss is a small community located in northwestern Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population for official statistics. In 2010, about 178 people lived there.

Cearfoss is situated northwest of bigger towns like Hagerstown and Maugansville. It's also very close to the border with Pennsylvania.

A special feature of Cearfoss is a roundabout where several important roads meet. These roads include Maryland Route 58, Maryland Route 63, and Maryland Route 494. Cearfoss is also considered part of the larger Hagerstown Metropolitan Area, which includes Hagerstown and Martinsburg, West Virginia.

What is Cearfoss Like?

Cearfoss is a small place. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it covers an area of about 0.52 square kilometers (or 0.20 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Cearfoss?

The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in different places. This is called a "census." The most recent census in 2020 showed that 176 people lived in Cearfoss. This information helps us understand the population of small communities like Cearfoss.

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In Spanish: Cearfoss para niños