Friendship, Anne Arundel County, Maryland facts for kids
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Friendship, Maryland
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 Friendship, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Friendship, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Anne Arundel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 213.81/sq mi (82.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20758
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| FIPS code | 24-30650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 590257 |
Friendship is a small community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government, like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data.
Friendship is located at the very southern tip of Anne Arundel County. It sits along Maryland Route 2. This road connects Friendship to larger cities. For example, it's about 22 miles (35 km) north to Annapolis, which is the capital city of Maryland. It's also about 15 miles (24 km) south to Prince Frederick, the main town in Calvert County.
Population and People
Friendship is a small community. The number of people living there changes over time. The U.S. government counts everyone every ten years. This is called the United States Census.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 United States Census, Friendship had a population of 447 people. By the 2020 United States Census, the population had slightly decreased to 384 people. This means fewer people were living in Friendship in 2020 compared to 2010.
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| 2020 | 384 | — | |
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Geography and Size
Friendship is not a very large area. It covers a specific amount of land.
How Big is Friendship?
The total area of Friendship is about 1.80 square miles (4.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water, like lakes or rivers, within its boundaries.
