Marlton, Maryland facts for kids
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Marlton, Maryland
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Location of Marlton, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Prince George's |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.95 sq mi (15.40 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.93 sq mi (15.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,802 | |
| • Density | 1,652.39/sq mi (638.02/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| FIPS code | 24-50775 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1714754 | |
| Website | https://www.marlton.org/ | |
Marlton is a community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a special area used for counting people by the government.
In 2020, about 9,802 people lived in Marlton. The community started as a housing area in the 1970s. It was built near U.S. Route 301. At first, it had only single-family homes. Now, it also has townhouses. Marlton is part of the larger Upper Marlboro area.
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Where is Marlton Located?
Marlton is in Maryland, a state in the United States. It covers about 5.95 square miles (15.40 square kilometers). This entire area is land.
Who Lives in Marlton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 9,031 | — | |
| 2020 | 9,802 | 8.5% | |
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The number of people living in Marlton has grown. In 2010, there were 9,031 residents. By 2020, the population increased to 9,802 people.
Diversity in Marlton
Marlton is a diverse community. Most residents are Black or African American. In 2020, about 82.62% of the people were Black or African American. About 7.95% of the people were White. Other groups, like Asian, Native American, and people of mixed races, also live in Marlton. About 3.89% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Marlton
Students living in Marlton attend schools managed by Prince George's County Public Schools.
- Elementary Schools: Marlton Elementary and Mattaponi Elementary serve different parts of the community.
- Middle Schools: Students go to James Madison Middle School or Gwynn Park Middle School.
- High School: All high school students in Marlton attend Frederick Douglass High School.
See also
In Spanish: Marlton (Maryland) para niños
