kids encyclopedia robot

Fairwood, Maryland facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Fairwood, Maryland
Country  United States
State  Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
 • Total 3.42 sq mi (8.85 km2)
 • Land 3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 7,983
 • Density 2,338.31/sq mi (902.82/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code 24-27580

Fairwood is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 7,983 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Fairwood is located at 38°57′22″N 76°46′25″W / 38.95611°N 76.77361°W / 38.95611; -76.77361 (38.9562, −76.7735). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2) of land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 5,031
2020 7,983 58.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

2020 census

Fairwood CDP, Maryland – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 505 562 10.04% 7.04%
Black or African American alone (NH) 3,763 6,077 74.80% 76.12%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 19 7 0.38% 0.09%
Asian alone (NH) 373 611 7.41% 7.65%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 3 0.00% 0.04%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 7 32 0.14% 0.40%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 157 349 3.12% 4.37%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 207 342 4.11% 4.28%
Total 5,031 7,983 100.00% 100.00%

Education

Fairwood is in the Prince George's County Public School System.

  • Elementary school: Woodmore, Glenn Dale, Whitehall, and High Bridge
  • Middle school: Thomas Johnson, Samuel Ogle, and Benjamin Tasker
  • High school: DuVal High School and Bowie High School

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Fairwood (Maryland) para niños

kids search engine
Fairwood, Maryland Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.