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Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Unincorporated area
Prince George's County Maryland Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Greater Upper Marlboro Highlighted.svg
Country  United States
State  Maryland
County Prince George's
Abolished 2010
Area
 • Total 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km2)
 • Land 37.2 sq mi (96.4 km2)
 • Water 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 18,720
 • Density 503.0/sq mi (194.2/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code 24-34712

Greater Upper Marlboro is a large area in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It completely surrounds the town of Upper Marlboro, which is the main town of the county.

Back in 2000, about 18,720 people lived here. However, by 2010, this large area was divided into several smaller communities. These new areas include parts of Marlboro Meadows, Brock Hall, Marlboro Village, Queenland, and Croom.

Where is Greater Upper Marlboro?

Greater Upper Marlboro is located in Maryland. It covers about 37.5 square miles (97.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

The local mailing address for "Greater Upper Marlboro" actually covers an even bigger area. This larger area stretches from the Capital Beltway in the west to the Patuxent River in the east. It also goes far south into more rural areas.

Schools and Learning

Students who live in this area go to schools that are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.

Many elementary schools serve the community, such as:

  • Arrowhead
  • Marlton
  • Mattaponi
  • Melwood
  • Barack Obama
  • Patuxent
  • Perrywood
  • Pointer Ridge

For middle school, students attend Kettering, James Madison, Gwynn Park, or Benjamin Tasker. High school students go to Frederick Douglass, Largo, Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr., or Bowie.

The large campus of Prince George's Community College is also nearby. It's located in Largo but has an Upper Marlboro mailing address.

Homes and Neighborhoods

Over the years, many new neighborhoods have been built in Greater Upper Marlboro. This started in the 1960s, and new homes are still being built today.

Some of these planned communities include:

Churches and Community

Greater Upper Marlboro is home to many churches. Some are very large, like Evangel Cathedral, the First Baptist of Glenarden, and the Ark of Safety Christian Church.

You can also find historic churches here, such as St. Barnabas Church, which is one of Maryland's oldest. St. Mary's of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic Church in the area. Other churches include First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro, Greater St. John Baptist Church, and Cornerstone Peaceful Baptist Church.

Several churches in the area also run private schools. These include Riverdale Baptist School, Excellence Christian School, Divine Peace Lutheran, and Life Church Ministries.

Who Lives Here?

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1990 11,528 —
2000 18,720 62.4%
source:

In 2000, there were 18,720 people living in Greater Upper Marlboro. The community was quite diverse. About 75.5% of the people were African American, and 20.6% were White. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many families lived in the area. About 37.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.68 people. In 2007, Money Magazine recognized Greater Upper Marlboro as one of the best places to live in the United States.

Famous People from the Area

Many well-known people have lived in Greater Upper Marlboro, including:

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