Fairland, Maryland facts for kids
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Fairland, Maryland
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Location of Fairland, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km2) |
| • Land | 4.96 sq mi (12.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,396 |
| • Density | 5,115.01/sq mi (1,974.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-27250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389060 |
Fairland is a community located in Montgomery County, Maryland, in the United States. It's not an official city or town, but rather a "census-designated place". This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines its borders just for counting people. In 2020, about 25,396 people lived there.
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Where is Fairland?
Fairland is an area in Maryland that doesn't have official city limits. However, the United States Census Bureau and the United States Geological Survey recognize it as a special area for counting people. Fairland is also considered one of the many neighborhoods that make up Silver Spring.
The total area of Fairland is about 5 square miles (12.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Fairland's Population
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.
Population Growth in Fairland
Fairland has seen its population grow over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 23,681 | — | |
| 2020 | 25,396 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 23,681 people living in Fairland. By 2020, this number had increased to 25,396 people.
Who Lives in Fairland?
The census also collects information about the different groups of people who live in an area. This helps us see the diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds in a community. The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups in Fairland based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Not Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 4,680 | 3,269 | 19.76% | 12.87% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 11,916 | 14,399 | 50.32% | 56.70% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 43 | 31 | 0.18% | 0.12% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3,415 | 2,909 | 14.42% | 11.45% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 14 | 20 | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 103 | 192 | 0.43% | 0.76% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 674 | 891 | 2.85% | 3.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,836 | 3,685 | 11.98% | 14.51% |
| Total | 23,681 | 25,396 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
- In Spanish: Fairland (Maryland) para niños
