Lusby, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lusby, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location of Lusby, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Calvert
Area
• Total	3.68 sq mi (9.53 km2)
• Land	3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2)
• Water	0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
Elevation	105 ft (32 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,072
• Density	589.81/sq mi (227.72/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	20657
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-48800
GNIS feature ID	0590708

Lusby is a community in Calvert County, Maryland, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a specific area the government counts for population. In 2020, about 2,072 people lived there. People living in nearby areas like Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Drum Point also use the Lusby ZIP code.

Lusby's Location and Surroundings

Lusby is located in the southern part of Calvert County. It's found at these coordinates: 38°21′13″N 76°26′12″W / 38.35361°N 76.43667°W / 38.35361; -76.43667. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Neighboring Communities

Lusby is surrounded by other interesting places. To its southwest is Solomons, a popular town for tourists. To the south, across a small water area called Mill Creek, is Drum Point. To the southeast, you'll find Chesapeake Ranch Estates, a large community managed by a group of homeowners.

Important Nearby Facilities

Just northeast of Lusby is Dominion Cove Point LNG. This is a very large facility that handles liquefied natural gas, which is natural gas cooled down to a liquid. About 5 miles (8 km) north of Lusby is the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. This plant generates electricity using nuclear energy.

Roads and Travel

Maryland Routes 2 and 4 run along the western side of Lusby. These roads connect Lusby to important places. You can travel south to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station or north to Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., and Annapolis.

Schools and Education

Lusby has public schools for students of all ages.

High School Sports and Achievements

The main high school in Lusby is Patuxent High School. Their mascot is the Panthers. In 2015, the Panthers football team won the state championship. The marching band also won a state title in 2016 and placed third nationally. The volleyball team won state championships in 2002 and 2013. Other teams, like football, baseball, and field hockey, have also made it to the state finals.

Other Schools in Lusby

Lusby also has a public middle school called Mill Creek Middle, which teaches grades 6 through 8. There are two public elementary schools: Patuxent Elementary for Pre-K through 2nd grade, and Appeal for 3rd through 5th grade. While Lusby doesn't have private schools, there is one nearby in Solomons Island at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. It serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade.

Community Life and Recreation

Lusby's main shopping area has been growing a lot recently.

Shopping and Businesses

Three new shopping centers have opened. These centers have brought in new grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses. New roads are being built or planned to help with traffic, especially for people coming from Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Drum Point.

Parks and Recreation

Lusby is home to Cove Point Park. This park has many fields for baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. It also has a public swimming pool. Near Cove Point Park, you can find Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, which is open to the public. There is also a private airfield used by the Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Drum Point communities.

Local Landmarks

Some notable places in the Lusby area include the Cove Point Lighthouse, located on the Chesapeake Bay. This lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Other historic places on the National Register are Middleham Chapel and Morgan Hill Farm.

Land and Water Area

The Lusby CDP covers a total area of about 3.68 square miles (9.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.51 square miles (9.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.17 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), or about 4.51%, is water.

Population Information

In 2000, there were 1,666 people living in Lusby. By 2010, the population grew to 1,835, and in 2020, it reached 2,072 people.

Population Details from 2000

According to the census from 2000:

• There were 595 households and 433 families.
• The average household had about 2.79 people, and the average family had about 3.32 people.
• About 35.5% of households had children under 18.
• Most households (57.0%) were married couples living together.
• About 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
• The median age was 36 years.

Notable People from Lusby

• Robin Lundberg (born 1981), an American sports broadcaster.

See also

In Spanish: Lusby (Maryland) para niños