Hanover, Maryland facts for kids
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Hanover, Maryland
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Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover
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 Hanover, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Hanover, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Anne Arundel |
| Established | April 30, 1862 |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,952 |
| • Density | 2,720/sq mi (1,049/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
21076
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443 |
Hanover is a community in Maryland, located between the cities of Baltimore and Annapolis. It's not a city with its own government, but a part of Anne Arundel County and Howard County.
Hanover is found near the intersection of Maryland State Highway 100 and the Baltimore–Washington Parkway. It is also very close to the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, often called "BWI". Nearby communities include Severn to the south, Linthicum to the east, and Elkridge to the north and west.
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Hanover's Past: A Look at History
In the past, Hanover was known by different names. From 1874 to 1881, it had a post office stop called "Anderson" along the B&O railroad tracks. Later, it was called "Hanoverville" until 1896.
Long, long ago, Hanover was on the "fall line." This is where the ocean met the land in prehistoric times. Native American tribes lived along the Patapsco River nearby. In 1929, archaeologists found old tools like arrowheads and spears. These were discovered on what was once the Disney farm. Today, this area has many modern buildings.
Modern Growth and Development
A big shopping center called Arundel Mills mall opened in November 2000. Since then, Hanover has grown a lot. Many new stores and homes have been built. These are mostly along Arundel Mills Boulevard. This road connects the B-W Parkway and Route 100 to the mall.
In 2010, voters approved a plan for a gaming and entertainment complex. This complex, with many slot machines, opened as Maryland Live! in June 2012. It is located at Arundel Mills Mall. The Maryland Department of Transportation also has its main office in Hanover. Since 2018, the company Amazon has run a large warehouse here.
Hanover's Population: Who Lives Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 9,572 | — | |
| 2000 | 11,083 | 15.8% | |
| 2010 | 12,952 | 16.9% | |
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According to a survey from 2014–2018, the average household income in Hanover was about $116,098. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. About 49% of residents are white, 28% are Black or African-American, and 13% are Asian. About 5% are Hispanic, and 5% are of two or more races. Hanover has the largest percentage of Asian-Americans in Anne Arundel County.
In 2017, Hanover was named one of the most expensive places to live in Maryland. It ranked as the 44th most expensive zip code in the state. Within Anne Arundel County, it was the 6th most expensive.
Schools in Hanover
Students in Hanover attend schools run by two different systems. These are the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools.
Howard County Schools
- Hanover Hills Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- Thomas Viaduct Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Long Reach High School (Grades 9-12)
Anne Arundel County Schools
- Frank Hebron Harman Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- Macarthur Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Meade High School (Grades 9-12)
- Severn Run High School (opening fall 2024) (Grades 9-12)
Some schools offer special "Magnet Programs." Students must apply and be accepted to join these programs.
- Lindale Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Brooklyn Park Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Annapolis High School (Grades 9-12)
- Broadneck High School (Grades 9-12)
- Glen Burnie High School (Grades 9-12)
- North County High School (Grades 9-12)
New Buildings and Communities
Hanover has seen many new buildings and communities. These include:
- Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland Live! casino.
- Hawks Ridge/Forest Ridge: A large community with many family homes.
- Dorsey Ridge Luxury Apartments and Villas: Opened in 2013.
- Parkside Townhomes.
- Stoney Run Garden condominiums.
- Villages of Dorchester: A community with homes.
- Arundel Preserve: A large project with offices, apartments, homes, and stores. It also has two hotels near Arundel Mills mall.
- Ridge Forest: Homes built in the 1990s.
- Ridgefield I and II: Homes built in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Ridgewood: Homes built in the early 1980s, often on large lots.
- Shipley Homestead: A community with homes.
- Ridge Retreat: Homes built from 2019 to 2020.
