Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland facts for kids
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Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland
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Entering Loch Lynn Heights on MD 560
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Location of Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Maryland | |
| County | Garrett | |
| Incorporated | 1896 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 493 | |
| • Density | 1,550.31/sq mi (598.40/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
21550
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 | |
| FIPS code | 24-47525 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391272 | |
Loch Lynn Heights is a small town located in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 493 people called Loch Lynn Heights home.
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Exploring Loch Lynn Heights' Location
Loch Lynn Heights is a small area of land. According to government information, the town covers about 0.32 square miles (0.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
A Powerful Tornado in 1967
On May 19, 1967, a very strong tornado hit Loch Lynn Heights. This tornado was rated F3 on the Fujita scale, which means it was quite powerful. It caused a lot of damage, including throwing a small house about 100 yards. Sadly, one person lost their life during this event.
Who Lives in Loch Lynn Heights?
Over the years, the number of people living in Loch Lynn Heights has changed. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 215 | — | |
| 1910 | 216 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 224 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 198 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 339 | 71.2% | |
| 1950 | 415 | 22.4% | |
| 1960 | 476 | 14.7% | |
| 1970 | 507 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 503 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 461 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 469 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 552 | 17.7% | |
| 2020 | 493 | −10.7% | |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 552 people living in Loch Lynn Heights. These people lived in 203 different homes. Most of the people living there were White.
Many homes in the town had children under 18 living in them. There were also many married couples and single-parent households. The average age of people in the town was about 32.8 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18, and about 12% were 65 or older.
Getting Around Loch Lynn Heights
The main way to travel to and from Loch Lynn Heights is by road. The town is served by Maryland Route 560. This road goes south towards U.S. Route 50 in Gorman. It also heads north to Maryland Route 135 in Mountain Lake Park.
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Entering Loch Lynn Heights on MD 560
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Location of Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland
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Seal of Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland
See also
In Spanish: Loch Lynn Heights (Maryland) para niños
