Leitersburg, Maryland facts for kids
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Leitersburg, Maryland
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[[Census-designated place|CCP]
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Location of Leitersburg, Maryland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 569 |
| • Density | 324.77/sq mi (125.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21742
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| Area code(s) | 240 and 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-46400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390055 |
Leitersburg is a small community in Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 569 people lived in Leitersburg.
History of Leitersburg
Leitersburg has some interesting old buildings and areas. Three important places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history.
- The Bell-Varner House
- Huckleberry Hall
- The Leitersburg Historic District
These places help us learn about the past of Leitersburg and the people who lived there.
Geography and Location
Leitersburg is located in the state of Maryland. It covers a total area of about 1.75 square miles (4.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the community's boundaries.
Who Lives in Leitersburg?
The population of Leitersburg was 569 people in 2020. Let's look at some facts from the 2000 census, when 523 people lived there.
- Most people (about 97%) were White.
- A small number of people were African American or Asian.
- About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 218 households in Leitersburg. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 27.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (63.8%) were married couples.
- The average household had about 2.38 people.
The median age in Leitersburg in 2000 was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older.
- About 20.5% of the population was under 18.
- About 17.4% of the population was 65 or older.
