Eldersburg, Maryland facts for kids
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Eldersburg, Maryland
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Location of Eldersburg, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.36 sq mi (109.72 km2) |
| • Land | 39.83 sq mi (103.16 km2) |
| • Water | 2.54 sq mi (6.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,582 |
| • Density | 818.03/sq mi (315.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21784
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| Area code(s) | 410,443,667 |
| FIPS code | 24-25575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590147 |
Eldersburg is a community in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a settled area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not an officially incorporated town. In 2020, about 32,582 people lived here.
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History of Eldersburg
Eldersburg got its name from a man named John Elder. He received a special land gift from the King of England a long time ago.
The community first had a post office in April 1850. It was originally in a different county, Anne Arundel County. Later, in 1851, Howard County was formed. The post office then moved to Carroll County in 1871.
When it first started, the name was spelled "Eldersburgh." But in December 1894, they decided to make it shorter and simpler, changing it to "Eldersburg."
Two important old buildings in Eldersburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Moses Brown House, added in 1980, and the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, added in 1984. These places help us remember the community's past.
Where is Eldersburg?
Eldersburg is located in the southeastern part of Carroll County. It shares its borders with Baltimore County to the east and Howard County to the south. The town of Sykesville is also nearby.
The main part of Eldersburg is where two important roads meet: Maryland Route 26 (also known as Liberty Road) and Maryland Route 32 (Sykesville Road).
- Maryland Route 26 goes east about 20 miles to Baltimore, a big city. It also goes west about 28 miles to Frederick.
- Maryland Route 32 goes north about 15 miles to Westminster, which is the main town of Carroll County. It goes south about 20 miles to Columbia.
Eldersburg covers a total area of about 42.36 square miles (109.72 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 2.54 square miles (6.57 square kilometers) is water.
People of Eldersburg
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| 2020 | 32,582 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 30,531 people living in Eldersburg. The community is home to many different people. Most residents are White, and there are also significant numbers of African American and Asian residents. Many people in Eldersburg are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Eldersburg is a place where many families live. In 2000, over 44% of households had children under 18. Most households were married couples. The average family size was about three people.
The people in Eldersburg come from many different backgrounds. Many have German, Irish, English, or Italian roots. There are also people with Polish, African American, French, and Scottish ancestry, among others.
The community has a good mix of ages. About 29% of the population is under 18, and many adults are between 25 and 44 years old. About 9% of residents are 65 or older. The average age in Eldersburg was 36.
Eldersburg is known for being a good place to live. In 2007, Money.com, a financial website, ranked Eldersburg as the 56th best place to live. In 2009, it moved up to 47th on the same list!
Religions in Eldersburg
Christianity
Christianity is the main religion in Eldersburg. The Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church is one of the oldest Methodist churches in the United States. Methodism, a type of Protestant Christianity, actually started in Carroll County.
Judaism
Eldersburg is also home to the Chabad Jewish Center of Carroll County, which is an Orthodox synagogue. It opened in 2013. Before this, Carroll County did not have a synagogue for many years. There is also the Eldersburg Jewish Congregation, which is a Conservative synagogue.
Schools in Eldersburg
Students in Eldersburg attend schools that are part of the Carroll County public school system.
- Elementary Schools include Eldersburg Elementary, Carrolltowne Elementary, Piney Ridge Elementary, Freedom Elementary School, and Linton Springs Elementary.
- Middle Schools are Oklahoma Road Middle School and Sykesville Middle School (which is located in Sykesville).
- High Schools that serve Eldersburg students are Liberty High School, South Carroll High School, and Century High School.
Getting Around Eldersburg
Eldersburg has a local bus system called the Carroll Transit System.
- The South Carroll TrailBlazer (Red Route) connects Eldersburg to Sykesville.
- The Eldersburg-Westminster TrailBlazer (Blue Route) connects Eldersburg to Westminster.
If you want to go to downtown Baltimore, you can drive about 20 minutes to the Owings Mills station of the Baltimore Metro SubwayLink. This subway station is in nearby Owings Mills in Baltimore County.
There isn't a direct bus connection between Eldersburg and nearby Randallstown in Baltimore County.
See also
In Spanish: Eldersburg (Maryland) para niños
