Lochearn, Maryland facts for kids
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Lochearn, Maryland
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Liberty Road at Liberty Terrace in Lochearn, Maryland
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Location of Lochearn, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Established | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2) |
| • Land | 5.59 sq mi (14.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,511 |
| • Density | 4,563.69/sq mi (1,761.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
21207, 21208, 21215
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| FIPS code | 24-47450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590686 |
Lochearn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, located immediately to the west of the City of Baltimore. Per the 2020 census, the population was 25,511.
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Geography
Lochearn is bordered on the east by the Baltimore City line, on the south by Gwynn Oak Avenue, Woodlawn Drive, and Dogwood Road, on the west by the Baltimore Beltway, and on the northeast by the Baltimore Metro transit line, including the Milford Mill station. Woodmoor shopping center is located on Essex and Liberty roads.
Lochearn is located at 39°21′02″N 76°43′47″W / 39.350630°N 76.729755°W (39.350630, −76.729755). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.6 square miles (15 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 0.36%, is water.
Major surface thoroughfares serving Lochearn
- Essex Road
- Liberty Road (Maryland Route 26) to Liberty Heights Avenue starting after Kelox Road and Northern Parkway in Baltimore City.
- Milford Mill Road
- Patterson Avenue (Baltimore) starting in Baltimore County in Lochearn to the Baltimore City line at Alter Street to Wabash Avenue, then Reisterstown Road. (Reisterstown Plaza is on the left hand side.)
Neighborhoods within Lochearn
- Brighton (part of Brighton is in Baltimore City)
- Milford
- Villa Nova
- Campfield Gardens
- Lochearn
- Forest Gardens
- Sudbrook Park
- Willow Glen
- Williamsburg/ Park Hill
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lochearn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Transportation
Roads
The main road that runs through Lochearn is Liberty Road. Smaller roads serving individual communities include Buckingham Road, Croydon Road, Elba Drive, Essex Road, Lugine Avenue, Patterson Avenue, and St. Lukes Lane.
Public transportation
The Maryland Transit Administration's CityLink Lime Bus runs along Liberty Road through Lochearn.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 26,908 | — | |
| 1990 | 25,240 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 25,269 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 25,333 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 25,511 | 0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 3,200 | 2,272 | 12.63% | 8.91% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 20,317 | 20,502 | 80.20% | 80.37% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 66 | 58 | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 315 | 360 | 1.24% | 1.41% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 7 | 3 | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 65 | 139 | 0.26% | 0.54% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 463 | 789 | 1.83% | 3.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 900 | 1,388 | 3.55% | 5.44% |
| Total | 25,333 | 25,511 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
Notable native
- Kevin B. Kamenetz, 11th County Executive of Baltimore County (2010-2018) and County Councilman (1994-2010).
See also
In Spanish: Lochearn (Maryland) para niños
