Morningside, Maryland facts for kids
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Morningside, Maryland
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Town of Morningside | |||
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Nickname(s):
"Gateway to the Nation's Capital"
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![]() Location of Morningside, Maryland
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Incorporated | 1949 | ||
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• Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) | ||
• Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) | ||
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) | ||
Population
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• Total | 1,240 | ||
• Density | 2,156.52/sq mi (833.20/km2) | ||
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
ZIP code |
20746
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Area code(s) | 301, 240 | ||
FIPS code | 24-53625 | ||
GNIS feature ID | 0597767 | ||
Website | http://www.morningsidemd.gov |
Morningside is a small town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It's called an "incorporated town" because it has its own local government. In 2020, about 1,240 people lived there.
The town grew because of important places nearby. These include Andrews Air Force Base and the U.S. Census Bureau. Morningside is run by a mayor and a town council.
You'll find schools like Morningside Elementary and Benjamin Foulois Junior High in the town. There's also Michael J. Polley Neighborhood Park. Morningside is home to one of the biggest VFW groups in the country. The VFW is an organization for military veterans.
Morningside is also known for being the home of two famous radio stations, WJFK and WPGC-FM. These stations have been important to the Washington, D.C. area since the 1960s. The town also has a very busy volunteer fire department, Station 827. In 2015, this station responded to over 8,000 emergency calls. They even handled 150 working fires in Morningside and nearby areas. Their service has earned them national recognition.
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Where is Morningside Located?
Morningside is located in Maryland at these coordinates: 38°49′32″N 76°53′25″W / 38.82556°N 76.89028°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.56 square miles (1.49 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Neighboring Communities
Morningside is close to several other important areas:
- Joint Base Andrews (to the southeast)
- Forestville (to the northwest)
- Camp Springs (to the southwest)
- District Heights (to the north)
Who Lives in Morningside?
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1950 | 1,520 | — | |
1960 | 1,708 | 12.4% | |
1970 | 1,659 | −2.9% | |
1980 | 1,395 | −15.9% | |
1990 | 930 | −33.3% | |
2000 | 1,295 | 39.2% | |
2010 | 2,015 | 55.6% | |
2020 | 1,240 | −38.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,015 people living in Morningside. They lived in 851 households. About 29.4% of these households had children under 18. Around 30.3% were married couples.
The average age of people in Morningside was 34.6 years old. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 7.7% were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more females (53.8%) than males (46.2%) in the town.
Schools in Morningside
Students in Morningside attend schools managed by Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS).
- William Beanes Elementary School
- Drew-Freeman Middle School
- Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School
Morningside Elementary School, which opened in 1956, used to be within the town. It could hold 300 students but closed in 2009. The building was in poor condition at that time. In 2011, a new school called Imagine Foundations at Morningside Public Charter School opened in the old building. It serves students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade.
Getting Around Morningside
The biggest highway in Morningside is the Capital Beltway. This highway is also known as Interstate 95. I-95 is a major road along the East Coast of the United States. It connects many large cities. I-495 goes all the way around Washington, D.C.
Famous People from Morningside
Some people who have been important to Morningside include:
- Gerald Glaubitz, a former Mayor
- Karen Rooker, a former Mayor
- Kenneth C Wade, a former Mayor
- Bennard J. Cann, the current Mayor
See also
In Spanish: Morningside (Maryland) para niños