Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, Maryland facts for kids
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Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, Maryland
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Former CDP
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Location of Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km2) |
| • Land | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35,355 |
| • Density | 3,911.9/sq mi (1,510.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-59505 |
Oxon Hill-Glassmanor was a special area used by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people. It was called a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, for the 1990 and 2000 censuses.
Even though it was counted as one area, most local people thought of Oxon Hill and Glassmanor as two separate communities. By the 2010 census, these areas were officially separated. Oxon Hill, National Harbor, and Glassmanor were then counted as their own individual CDPs.
History of Oxon Hill
Oxon Hill got its name from a large manor home built in the 1700s by Thomas Addison. This original home burned down in 1895. A new, grand Georgian-style house, also called "Oxon Hill Manor," was built in its place. This beautiful home is now owned by the public and offers amazing views of the river.
The community is divided by a major highway called the Capital Beltway (I-95/495). It is also close to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. This bridge used to have a lot of traffic, with about 300,000 vehicles crossing it every day. This caused big traffic jams in Oxon Hill. Things got better when a wider replacement bridge was finished in 2008. Many people who work in Northern Virginia choose to live in Prince George's County because housing can be more affordable there.
Oxon Hill has many different types of homes. You can find apartment buildings and single-family houses. Most of these homes were built between the 1940s and 1980s. The nearby town of Forest Heights is also part of this area. Years ago, many scientists from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory lived here, but not as many do today.
Oxon Hill has two main shopping centers: "Rivertowne" and the older "Eastover." These centers serve local residents and shoppers from nearby Southeast Washington. Eastover is located right at the border with Washington, D.C. It is a busy spot for many bus routes, some of which run 24 hours a day. There is also a Prince George's County Police station located there.
Geography of Oxon Hill-Glassmanor
Oxon Hill-Glassmanor is located at specific coordinates: 38.802513 degrees North latitude and -76.975538 degrees West longitude.
According to the United States Census Bureau, this area covered about 9.0 square miles (23.4 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
Population and People in Oxon Hill-Glassmanor
The population of Oxon Hill-Glassmanor changed slightly between 1990 and 2000.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 35,794 | — | |
| 2000 | 35,355 | −1.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 35,355 people living in the Oxon Hill-Glassmanor area. There were 13,700 households and 9,069 families. The population density was about 3,911.9 people per square mile (1,510.4 people per square kilometer). There were 14,669 housing units, with an average of 1,623.1 units per square mile (626.7 units per square kilometer).
The racial makeup of the area in 2000 was:
- 7.64% White
- 86.68% African American
- 0.32% Native American
- 2.78% Asian
- 0.08% Pacific Islander
- 0.69% from other races
- 1.80% from two or more races
About 1.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
Out of the 13,700 households:
- 35.1% had children under 18 living with them.
- 33.2% were married couples living together.
- 27.1% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 33.8% were non-family households.
- 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.58 people, and the average family had about 3.14 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 28.5% were under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 32.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 6.5% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the area was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 84.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 76.9 males.
The median income for a household in the area was $46,483. For a family, the median income was $52,227. Males had a median income of $35,338, while females had a median income of $34,646. The average income per person in the area was $21,511. About 6.7% of families and 8.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.3% of those under 18 and 8.2% of those aged 65 or over.
