Forestville, Maryland facts for kids
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Forestville, Maryland
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A Royal Farms gas station being constructed along Marlboro Pike in Forestville
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Location of Forestville, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.93 sq mi (10.17 km2) |
| • Land | 3.93 sq mi (10.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,831 |
| • Density | 3,267.38/sq mi (1,261.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
20747, 20753
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-29000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0597413 |
Forestville is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 12,831. The community is a mixture of garden apartments, single-family homes, and shopping centers built mostly from the 1930s through 1970s, adjacent to the communities of District Heights, Suitland, Morningside, Westphalia and Camp Springs.
Forestville is located close to the town of Upper Marlboro, where many Prince George's County Board Offices are located. Additionally, Forestville is located adjacent to the Joint Base Andrews/ Andrews Air Force Base. The neighborhood has a majority African-American population. It is convenient to the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495) and Maryland Route 4 for many, including employees of Andrews Air Force Base and the U.S. Census Bureau. Forestville is located within proximity to the Suitland Metro Station, served by WMATA's Green Line. A notable former resident was Steny Hoyer, now Democratic Leader of the United States House of Representatives.
History
Forestville was originally known as Long Old Fields. During the War of 1812, Long Old Fields served as an encampment on August 23, 1814 for American forces opposing the invading British, who camped just a few miles away. These forces met at the Battle of Bladensburg the next day. Long Old Fields' name was changed to Forestville sometime after the end of the Civil War in 1865.
Geography
Forestville is located at 38°51′18″N 76°52′31″W / 38.854912°N 76.875189°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 12,353 | — | |
| 2020 | 12,831 | 3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 577 | 397 | 4.67% | 3.09% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 10,746 | 10,370 | 86.99% | 80.82% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 27 | 23 | 0.22% | 0.18% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 85 | 131 | 0.69% | 1.02% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 5 | 1 | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 17 | 73 | 0.14% | 0.57% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 193 | 339 | 1.56% | 2.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 703 | 1,497 | 5.69% | 11.67% |
| Total | 12,353 | 12,831 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
Forestville is served by the county-wide public school system, Prince George's County Public Schools.
Elementary schools serving sections of the CDP include Andrew Jackson, William Beanes, Longfields, North Forestville, and John Bayne. Sections of Forestville CDP are zoned to Andrew Jackson, Drew-Freeman, and Walker Mill middle schools. Sections of Forestville CDP are zoned to Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School, Suitland High School, and Largo High School. Forestville High School (a.k.a. Forestville Military Academy) was previously in the CDP until its 2016 closure.
Bishop McNamara High School is in Forestville CDP. Mount Calvary Catholic School was previously adjacent to Forestville CDP; in April 2016 the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington announced Mount Calvary would close.
Notable people
- Nick Charles - Maryland State Delegate, Legislative District 25
- Tray Chaney - actor
- Kevin Dorsey - former NFL wide receiver for (Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots)
- NaVorro Bowman - NFL linebacker
- Ginuwine - singer
- Steny Hoyer - Democratic Congressman and House Majority leader who resided in Forrestville in the 1980s.
- Jeff Kinney - game designer and author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, grew up here
- Kellie Shanygne Williams - Actress
See also
In Spanish: Forestville (Maryland) para niños
