Chewsville, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chewsville, Maryland
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Location of Chewsville, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 261 |
| • Density | 312.57/sq mi (120.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21721
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-16800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389318 |
Chewsville is a small community in Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 261 people lived there.
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Where is Chewsville?
Chewsville is located in the state of Maryland. It's part of Washington County. The community covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Chewsville?
The number of people living in Chewsville changes over time. Here's a quick look at the population:
- In 2020, the population was 261 people.
- In 2010, there were 238 people.
Population by Race in 2010
In 2010, most people living in Chewsville were White. Here's a simple breakdown:
| Population by Race in Chewsville Maryland (2010) | ||
| Race | Population | % of Total |
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| Total | 238 | 100 |
| White | 224 | 94 |
Life in Chewsville in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 293 people living in Chewsville. They lived in 117 households, and 74 of these were families. Most people in Chewsville were White (about 99%).
Many households (almost 30%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3.15 people.
The median age in Chewsville in 2000 was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older. About 29% of the population was under 18. About 12% were 65 or older.
