Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland facts for kids
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Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland
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Former census-designated place
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Location of Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km2) |
| • Land | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 18,190 |
| • Density | 3,457.7/sq mi (1,335.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
20703, 20706
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| Area code(s) | 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-45612 |
Lanham-Seabrook was a special area in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP) during the 2000 census. A CDP is a place that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
After 2000, this area was divided. For the 2010 census, it became two separate CDPs: Lanham and Seabrook.
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Where Was Lanham-Seabrook Located?
Lanham-Seabrook was found at specific geographic coordinates: 38.967810 degrees North and -76.848692 degrees West. This location is in the state of Maryland.
The United States Census Bureau reported that the total area of Lanham-Seabrook was about 5.3 square miles (which is about 13.6 square kilometers). All of this area was land, meaning there were no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lived in Lanham-Seabrook?
During the census in 2000, there were 18,190 people living in the Lanham-Seabrook area. This population lived in 6,219 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 4,701 were families.
The area had a population density of about 3,457 people per square mile (or 1,335 people per square kilometer). There were also 6,468 housing units, which means homes or apartments, in the area.
Community Makeup
The people living in Lanham-Seabrook came from many different backgrounds. The community was very diverse.
- About 36.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (52.7%) were married couples living together.
- About 17.8% of households had a female head of the house without a husband present.
- Around 24.4% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
- About 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals living by themselves.
- Only 4.3% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.90 people. The average family size was 3.32 people.
Age Groups in the Area
The population of Lanham-Seabrook included people of all ages:
- About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 32.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 8.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Lanham-Seabrook was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92.6 males. If we looked at only adults (18 and over), for every 100 females, there were about 87.9 males.
