Halfway, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halfway , Maryland
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| Nickname(s):
Halfway
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • CDP | 4.55 sq mi (11.78 km2) |
| • Land | 4.55 sq mi (11.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • CDP | 11,896 |
| • Density | 2,615.08/sq mi (1,009.60/km2) |
| • Metro | 257,619 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
21740-21749
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| FIPS code | 24-36125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389890 |
Halfway is a community in Washington County, Maryland, in the United States. It is called "Halfway" because it is located about halfway between two other towns: Hagerstown and Williamsport. Halfway is a busy area and a big suburb of Hagerstown. It is part of the larger Hagerstown-Martinsburg metropolitan area.
Where is Halfway?
Halfway is located in Washington County, Maryland. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water within Halfway.
Who Lives in Halfway?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. It helps us understand the community and how it has changed over time.
Population Changes
In 2020, about 11,896 people lived in Halfway. This number has grown over the years. In 2010, the population was 10,701 people. Back in 2000, there were 10,065 people living there.
Community Makeup
In 2010, most people living in Halfway were White, making up about 90% of the population. Other groups included:
- African American people (3%)
- Hispanic people (3%)
- People of two or more races (2%)
- Asian people (1%)
In 2000, the community had about 4,275 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families, including married couples. The average household had about 2.32 people.
The people in Halfway were of different ages. In 2000, about 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 22% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Halfway was 42 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Halfway (Maryland) para niños
