Highfield-Cascade, Maryland facts for kids
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Highfield-Cascade, Maryland
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Location of Highfield-Cascade, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,082 |
| • Density | 624.71/sq mi (241.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21719
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| Area code(s) | 240 and 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-38437 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852592 |
Highfield-Cascade is a special kind of community in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for gathering information, but it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
Even though its official name is Highfield-Cascade, people often just call it Cascade, MD. The CDP actually includes two smaller communities that are close together: Highfield and Cascade. In 2000, about 1,141 people lived here.
About the Area
Highfield-Cascade covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives Here?
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| 2020 | 1,082 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,141 people living in Highfield-Cascade. These people lived in 440 households, and 315 of those were families.
Most of the people living here were White (about 69%). A significant number were African American (about 28%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 34% of the households in Highfield-Cascade had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (about 57%) were married couples living together. About 9% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.59 people. For families, the average size was a bit larger, with about 3.07 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 34%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 21% were between 45 and 64, and about 12% were 65 or older. The average age in Highfield-Cascade was 36 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Highfield-Cascade para niños
