Kentland, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kentland-Kent Village
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A Kentland fire truck in 2009.
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 Kentland-Kent Village
Location in Maryland
Kentland-Kent Village
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 597635 |
Kentland (also known as Kent Village) is a community in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Kentland was once a "census-designated place" (CDP). A CDP is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people. It helps them collect information about populations. Kentland is part of the larger Landover area. You can easily get to Kentland using the Landover Metro Station, which is just north of the community.
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About Kentland's History
For the 1990 U.S. Census, Kentland was counted as its own special area. Other nearby places like Landover, Dodge Park, and Palmer Park were also counted separately.
However, for the 2000 U.S. Census, these areas were grouped together. They formed a bigger area called the Greater Landover CDP. By the 2010 U.S. Census, this combined area was simply renamed the Landover CDP.
How Many People Lived Here?
The U.S. Census helps us see how the number of people living in Kentland changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 9,649 | — | |
| 1980 | 8,596 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,967 | −7.3% | |
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- In 1970, about 9,649 people lived in Kentland.
- By 1980, the population was around 8,596.
- In 1990, it was about 7,967 people.
Education in Kentland
The public schools in the Kentland area are run by Prince George's County Public Schools.
Local Schools
- Elementary schools that serve parts of Kentland include Dodge Park Elementary and Columbia Park Elementary.
- For middle school, students typically go to James Gholson Middle School.
- High school students attend Fairmont Heights High School.
Fun and Recreation
The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation helps provide fun activities and places to play.
Community Center
- The Kentland Community Center is operated by the county's Parks and Recreation department. It's a great place for residents to gather and enjoy different programs.
