North Beach, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Beach, Maryland
Town
Town of North Beach
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Motto(s):  "The Jewel of the Chesapeake Bay!" It is contiguous to the larger incorporated town of Chesapeake Beach.
Location of North Beach, Maryland
Country	United States of America
State	Maryland
County	Calvert
Incorporated	1910
Area
• Total	0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
• Land	0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	0 ft (0 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,146
• Density	6,522.80/sq mi (2,515.59/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	20714
Area code(s)	410
FIPS code	24-56300
GNIS feature ID	0590888
Website	Town of North Beach, Maryland

North Beach is a small town located in Calvert County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,146 people lived there.

North Beach is known for its boardwalk, which is a great place to walk and enjoy the view. The town also has several parks, like Wetlands Overlook Park and Callis Park. It is home to the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maryland and a public library that opened in 2024. North Beach is right next to a bigger town called Chesapeake Beach.

History of North Beach

The town of North Beach was first planned out in 1900 and then again in 1908. It officially became a town in 1910. It was created as a place mainly for homes, and old newspaper ads called it "Washington's most popular salt water resort."

Early Days and Activities

In the early days, visitors came to North Beach by steamboat, train, and even oxen carts. Later, trolley cars and cars also brought people. For over 100 years, both people living there and visitors have enjoyed many fun things. These include swimming, crabbing, boating, and looking for sharks' teeth and fossils. People also enjoyed local restaurants, the pier, the boardwalk, and various festivals.

Changes Over Time

The town started to get a fresh look in the 1980s, and this really sped up in the 1990s. In 2003, a big storm called Hurricane Isabel hit North Beach. It brought large waves that damaged many homes, businesses, and the boardwalk. Since then, the area along the water in North Beach has been rebuilt with new homes and apartment buildings.

Getting Around North Beach

MD 261 in North Beach

The main way to travel to and from North Beach is by road. The most important road serving the town is Maryland Route 261. This road goes through the town, following Chesapeake Avenue, 7th Street, and Bay Avenue. MD 261 connects North Beach to its neighbor, Chesapeake Beach, and other towns along the Chesapeake Bay. In Chesapeake Beach, MD 261 connects to other state roads that lead further inland.

Geography of North Beach

North Beach is located at 38°42′27″N 76°32′4″W / 38.70750°N 76.53444°W / 38.70750; -76.53444.

The town covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.

Population of North Beach

North Beach Population in 2010

According to the census from 2010, there were 1,978 people living in North Beach. These people lived in 911 households, and 466 of these were families.

The average age of people in the town was 37.8 years old. About 21.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 11.8% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (53.4%) than males (46.6%).

See also

In Spanish: North Beach (Maryland) para niños