Lanham, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lanham, Maryland
Census-designated place
Lanham, Maryland Location in Maryland Show map of Maryland Lanham, Maryland Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's
Area
• Total	3.55 sq mi (9.19 km2)
• Land	3.53 sq mi (9.14 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	11,282
• Density	3,197.85/sq mi (1,234.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	20706
FIPS code	24-45550
GNIS feature ID	597661

Lanham is a community in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it's a recognized area but doesn't have its own city government.

As of 2020, about 11,282 people live in Lanham. It's close to the New Carrollton station, which is a major transportation hub. This station connects to the Washington Metro's Orange Line and also has an Amtrak train station. Lanham is also home to Doctors Community Hospital.

History of Lanham

Lanham has a rich past, like many places in Maryland. One important historical building here is the Thomas J. Calloway House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it's recognized as a special place worth preserving.

Geography of Lanham

Lanham is located in a specific area of Maryland. The total area of Lanham is about 9.2 square kilometers (or 3.55 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 9.1 square kilometers (3.53 square miles). A small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.

Economy and Businesses in Lanham

Lanham is a hub for several interesting companies. These businesses provide jobs and services to the community.

• 2U (company): This company helps universities offer online education programs.
• Shoppers Food & Pharmacy: A well-known grocery store chain.
• Optoro: This company helps businesses manage returned products.
• Vocus (software): A software company that helps with public relations and marketing.
• Radio One (company): A large media company focused on radio broadcasting.
• Rowman & Littlefield: A publisher that creates many different types of books.

Population and People of Lanham

The number of people living in Lanham has been growing.

In 2010, the population was 10,157. By 2020, it had grown to 11,282 people. Lanham is a diverse community, with people from many different backgrounds living and working together.

Places of Worship in Lanham

Lanham is home to many different religious communities. People of various faiths have places to worship and gather here.

• Grace Church
• Grace Presbyterian Church
• Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church (Orthodox Presbyterian Church)
• Lanham Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
• Lanham United Methodist Church
• Murugan Temple of North America
• Prince George's Muslim Association
• Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
• St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Parish
• St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church
• Diyanet Center of America
• Kingdom Hall for Jehovah's Witnesses
• New Dimensions Church
• Korean Maryland Presbyterian Church

Education in Lanham

Schools in Lanham are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools system. This system provides education for students from elementary to high school.

Elementary Schools

Students in Lanham attend one of two elementary schools:

• James McHenry Elementary School
• Seabrook Elementary School

Other elementary schools in the area include:

• Catherine T. Reed Elementary School
• Gaywood Elementary School
• Magnolia Elementary School
• Robert Goddard Montessori School

Middle Schools

All middle school students in Lanham are zoned to Thomas Johnson Middle School. Another middle school in the area is Robert Goddard Montessori.

High Schools

For high school, students from Lanham attend DuVal High School.

Private and College Education

Lanham also has a private Catholic school called the Academy of Saint Matthias the Apostle. For higher education, Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary/Equip Institute are located here.

Notable People from Lanham

Many talented people have come from Lanham. These individuals have made names for themselves in sports, politics, and other fields.

• Antoine Brooks: An NFL player and a Super Bowl LVI champion.
• Daryl Ferguson: A professional footballer from Barbados.
• Robert Griffith: A former NFL strong safety.
• Frank Kratovil: A former member of the U.S. Congress.
• Jermaine Lewis: A former NFL wide receiver.
• Guy S. Meloy Jr.: A former general in the U.S. Army.
• Chinanu Onuaku: A professional basketball player.
• Lio Rush: A professional wrestler.

See also

In Spanish: Lanham para niños