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Landover Hills, Maryland
Town of Landover Hills
Flag of Landover Hills, Maryland
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Official seal of Landover Hills, Maryland
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Motto(s): 
"Maryland with Pride!"
Location of Landover Hills, Maryland
Location of Landover Hills, Maryland
Country  United States of America
State  Maryland
County Prince George's
Incorporated 1945
Area
 • Total 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2)
 • Land 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
164 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,815
 • Density 4,945.50/sq mi (1,908.74/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20784
Area code(s) 301, 240
FIPS code 24-45400
GNIS feature ID 0597656
Website Town of Landover Hills

Landover Hills is a small town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It's a part of the larger Washington metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,815 people lived there. The town even has a special area called Defense Heights.

History of Landover Hills

Landover Hills became an official town in 1945. This means it started to have its own local government and rules.

Geography and Location

Landover Hills is located in Maryland. It covers a total area of about 0.95 square kilometers (0.37 square miles), and all of it is land.

Neighboring Areas

Landover Hills is surrounded by several other towns and areas. These include:

Population Changes

The number of people living in Landover Hills has changed over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 1,661
1960 1,850 11.4%
1970 2,409 30.2%
1980 1,428 −40.7%
1990 2,074 45.2%
2000 1,534 −26.0%
2010 1,687 10.0%
2020 1,815 7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

Who Lives in Landover Hills?

In 2010, there were 1,687 people living in Landover Hills. The town had 496 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Many households (48%) had children under 18. The average household had about 3.4 people.

The population was a mix of different backgrounds. About 40.8% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin. The average age in the town was 31.3 years old. About 29.2% of residents were under 18.

Transportation in Landover Hills

2019-06-11 10 00 03 View east along U.S. Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) between Exit 3 and Exit 5 in Landover Hills, Prince George's County, Maryland
US 50 eastbound in Landover Hills

The main highway near Landover Hills is U.S. Route 50. This highway runs along the edge of the town. While US 50 doesn't have a direct exit into Landover Hills, you can get there using Maryland Route 410. Route 410 connects to Maryland Route 450, which is the main road that goes right into Landover Hills.

Education for Students

Students in Landover Hills attend schools managed by Prince George's County Public Schools.

Elementary Schools

Younger students go to one of these schools:

  • Cooper Lane Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade)
  • Judge Sylvania S. Woods Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade)

Middle and High Schools

After elementary school, students attend Charles Carroll Middle School for 7th and 8th grades. For high school, students go to Parkdale High School (9th to 12th grade).

Private Schools Nearby

There are also private schools in or very close to Landover Hills:

  • New Hope Academy (for ages 3 years old up to 12th grade)
  • Saint Mary's School (a Catholic school for preschool to 8th grade)
  • Ascension Lutheran School (Kindergarten to 8th grade), which is right next to the town.

Town Services

Law Enforcement

The Landover Hills Police Department (LHPD) is in charge of keeping the town safe. They work to enforce laws and help residents. The LHPD also gets help from the Prince George's County Police and the Sheriff's Office when needed. They also help make sure town rules are followed.

See also

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