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Green Haven, Maryland
Location of Green Haven, Maryland
Location of Green Haven, Maryland
Country  United States
State  Maryland
County Anne Arundel
Area
 • Total 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2)
 • Land 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 17,415
 • Density 5,461.6/sq mi (2,108.7/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code 24-34975
GNIS feature ID 0590367

Green Haven is a neighborhood found in Pasadena, which is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It used to be known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area set aside by the government just for counting people during a census. In the year 2000, about 17,415 people lived in Green Haven.

Green Haven's Location and Size

Green Haven is located at specific coordinates: 39.137999 degrees North and -76.542338 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

According to government information, Green Haven covers a total area of about 3.4 square miles (8.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Green Haven?

In 2000, Green Haven had a population of 17,415 people. These people lived in about 5,921 homes, with many of them being families.

The population was spread out in terms of age. About 30.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 38.3% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 5.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Green Haven was 32 years.

Green Haven's History

Green Haven started as a popular spot for people from Baltimore City to visit for day trips. It was just a short boat ride away from the city.

In the early 1900s, Green Haven grew into a small community. It even had its own town center with local shops.

As more people moved to the suburbs, Green Haven became mostly a place where people lived. Many of the small local shops closed because larger shopping centers opened nearby.

Today, Green Haven has changed quite a bit. It has lost some of its old "summer home" charm. However, it is still the largest single neighborhood within Pasadena. Green Haven is also home to Northeast High, one of Pasadena's two high schools.

Sports Teams and Groups

Green Haven has several sports organizations for young people.

Baseball

  • Pasadena Baseball Club

Softball

  • Havenwood Girls Softball
  • Green Haven Softball Assn.
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