Huntingtown, Maryland facts for kids
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Huntingtown, Maryland
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Location of Huntingtown, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Calvert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.10 sq mi (20.97 km2) |
| • Land | 8.07 sq mi (20.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,545 |
| • Density | 439.23/sq mi (169.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
20639
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-41037 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852593 |
Huntingtown is a community in Calvert County, Maryland, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it is a special area used for gathering census data. Huntingtown was first settled in 1683.
In 2020, about 3,545 people lived here. The community has grown quite a bit over the years. Many new homes have been built in developments near Routes 2 and 4.
Huntingtown has its own public high school, called Huntingtown High. There is also a private school nearby, The Calverton School. Many people who live in Huntingtown travel to Washington, D.C. for work. They often use special commuter buses or shared vans to get there.
About the People of Huntingtown
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| 2020 | 3,545 | — | |
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The census helps us understand who lives in Huntingtown. In 2000, there were 2,436 people living here. Most people lived in families.
Many families in Huntingtown had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. A smaller number were single-parent families or people living alone. The average household had about three people.
The people in Huntingtown are of different ages. About one-third of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
In 2000, the average income for a family in Huntingtown was about $85,907 per year. This shows that many families in the area had good incomes.
Famous People from Huntingtown
Some well-known people have lived in Huntingtown:
- Tom Clancy was a famous author. He wrote many popular books about political thrillers.
- Doug Hill was a weatherman for ABC Channel 7.
- Harry Krause was a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Huntingtown (Maryland) para niños
