Edgemont, Maryland facts for kids
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Edgemont, Maryland
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 Edgemont, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Edgemont, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 218 |
| • Density | 411.32/sq mi (158.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21783
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| Area code(s) | 240 & 301 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583611 |
Edgemont is a small community located in Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area recognized by the government just for collecting population data. In 2020, about 218 people called Edgemont home.
Where is Edgemont?
Edgemont is found in the state of Maryland. It's part of Washington County. The community covers a small area of land. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Edgemont is about 1.37 square kilometers (or 0.53 square miles) in size. All of this area is land, so there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Edgemont?
"Demographics" is a term that helps us understand the people living in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are and how the population changes over time.
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| 2020 | 218 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of Edgemont was 231 people. By the time of the 2020 census, the number of residents had changed slightly to 218. The United States Census counts everyone in the country every ten years. This helps us learn more about communities like Edgemont.
See also
In Spanish: Edgemont (Maryland) para niños
