Fallston, Maryland facts for kids
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Fallston, Maryland
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Location of Fallston, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Harford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.02 sq mi (36.32 km2) |
| • Land | 14.00 sq mi (36.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,306 |
| • Density | 664.81/sq mi (256.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21047
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443 |
| FIPS code | 24-27700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0584343 |
Fallston is a community in Harford County, Maryland, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not an official town or city. In 2020, about 9,306 people lived there. Fallston is known for being a mix of farms and suburban neighborhoods.
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Where is Fallston Located?
Fallston is in the western part of Harford County. It's located at 39°31′55″N 76°26′17″W / 39.53194°N 76.43806°W. To the south, it shares a border with Baltimore County. The Little Gunpowder Falls river forms this southern border. To the northeast, Fallston borders another community called Bel Air North.
Main Roads and Travel
Maryland Route 152 is the most important road in Fallston. It goes southeast about 6 miles (10 km) to Interstate 95. It also goes northwest about 7 miles (11 km) towards Jarrettsville.
The original part of Fallston is found on Old Fallston Road, just southwest of MD 152. The community stretches northwest along MD 152. Another important road, Maryland Route 165, goes through the west side of Fallston. It crosses MD 152 at a place called Upper Crossroads. MD 165 goes north to Jarrettsville and south to Baldwin in Baltimore County.
Fallston is about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of downtown Baltimore. You can get there by taking MD 152 and then I-95.
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says that Fallston covers a total area of about 14 square miles (36.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Historic Places
Several historic places in Fallston are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include Bon Air, Little Falls Meetinghouse, and Rockdale. These places are important because they show what life was like in the past.
Who Lives in Fallston?
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| 2020 | 9,306 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 8,427 people living in Fallston. This number grew to 9,306 people by 2020.
Most people living in Fallston are White (about 97.3%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.59% of people are from two or more races. Some residents are also Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 2,875 households in Fallston. A household means all the people living in one home. Most households (81.5%) were married couples living together. About 37.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.93 people. The average family had about 3.13 people.
Age Groups
The people in Fallston are spread across different age groups:
- About 25.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Fallston was 43 years old.
Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fallston was $84,296. For families, the average income was $87,686. This shows that Fallston is generally a well-off community.
Places to Visit
Even though Fallston is mostly residential, it is home to the Humane Society of Harford County. This organization helps animals in need.
Famous People from Fallston
Some well-known people have lived in Fallston:
- Jim Hunter – A sportscaster who used to work for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team.
- Fred Manfra – Another retired Orioles broadcaster.
- Melvin Mora – A retired professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
- Gerry Sandusky – A sportscaster for WBAL-TV and a radio broadcaster for the Baltimore Ravens football team.
See also
In Spanish: Fallston (Maryland) para niños
