Mays Chapel, Maryland facts for kids
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Mays Chapel, Maryland
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West Seminary Avenue at Thornton Road in Mays Chapel, Maryland
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Location of Mays Chapel, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2) |
| • Land | 3.71 sq mi (9.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,224 |
| • Density | 3,295.77/sq mi (1,272.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21093
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| Area code(s) | 410 and 443 and 667 |
| FIPS code | 24-51587 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867295 |
Mays Chapel is a special kind of community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 12,224 people lived there.
History of Mays Chapel
Mays Chapel Village started to be built in the 1970s. Before that, the land was a big farm called Mayfair. You can still see the old stone farmhouse from 1812 overlooking Greenpoint Road.
This land was first owned by a person named Thomas Cockey Deye. Later, it belonged to Frederick Price and Penelope Deye Owings Price. The area was named after a church that was nearby in the mid-1800s.
Where is Mays Chapel?
Mays Chapel is located in Maryland. It's west of another place called Timonium. The big highway, Interstate 83, runs between them.
The area of Mays Chapel is about 3.71 square miles (9.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Mays Chapel
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 5,213 | — | |
| 1990 | 10,132 | 94.4% | |
| 2000 | 11,427 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 11,420 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 12,224 | 7.0% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called a census. In 2000, there were 11,427 people living in Mays Chapel. By 2020, the population had grown to 12,224 people.
Mays Chapel is a diverse community. Most people are White, but there are also many people of Asian, African American, and other backgrounds living there. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
There are many different types of households in Mays Chapel. About 32% of homes have children under 18 living there. Many homes are families with married parents. Other homes have single parents or individuals living alone. The community has people of all ages, from young children to seniors over 65.
The average income for families in Mays Chapel is quite good. Only a small number of families and people live below the poverty line. This means most people in Mays Chapel have enough money to live comfortably.
See also
In Spanish: Mays Chapel (Maryland) para niños
