Marlboro Meadows, Maryland facts for kids
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Marlboro Meadows
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The Patuxent River forms the eastern boundary of Marlboro Meadows
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 Marlboro Meadows
Location in Maryland
Marlboro Meadows
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.18 sq mi (16.00 km2) |
| • Land | 6.10 sq mi (15.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,655 |
| • Density | 599.57/sq mi (231.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-50680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1714749 |
Marlboro Meadows is a community located in Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city with its own local government.
According to the 2020 census, about 3,655 people lived in Marlboro Meadows. This community was first recognized as its own CDP for the 2010 census. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Greater Upper Marlboro.
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Where is Marlboro Meadows?
Marlboro Meadows is located in the state of Maryland. The Patuxent River forms its eastern border. You can see the river in the image at the top of this page.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Marlboro Meadows covers a total area of about 16 square kilometers (about 6.18 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 15.8 square kilometers (6.10 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Marlboro Meadows?
The population of Marlboro Meadows has stayed quite similar over the past few years. In 2010, there were 3,672 people living there. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 3,655 people.
Community Makeup
The community of Marlboro Meadows is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Based on the 2020 census:
- Most residents identify as Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A smaller group identifies as White (not Hispanic).
- There is a growing number of people who identify as Hispanic or Latino. This group can be of any race.
- Other groups include people who are Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or of multiple races.
This mix of people makes Marlboro Meadows a diverse place to live.
Schools in the Area
Students living in Marlboro Meadows attend public schools operated by Prince George's County Public Schools. The schools that serve this area are:
- Patuxent Elementary School
- Kettering Middle School
- Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. High School
See also
In Spanish: Marlboro Meadows para niños
