Peppermill Village, Maryland facts for kids
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Peppermill Village, Maryland
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 Peppermill Village, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Peppermill Village, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Prince George's |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,264 |
| • Density | 7,028.04/sq mi (2,711.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-60950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391235 |
Peppermill Village is a community in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
In 2020, about 5,264 people lived here. You can find famous places nearby, like FedExField stadium. The Washington Metro's Blue Line also has a stop close by. There's also the Hampton Mall for shopping.
Since it's not a formal town, Peppermill Village doesn't have official borders. However, the United States Census Bureau created a special area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This CDP includes Peppermill Village and the nearby community of Carmody Hills for counting people and gathering statistics.
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Geography and Location
Peppermill Village covers about 1.9 square kilometers (0.75 square miles) of land. It has no water areas.
Where is Peppermill Village?
The community is surrounded by other areas. To the west and north, you'll find the city of Seat Pleasant. The Summerfield community is to the north and east. To the south is the Walker Mill community.
Community Borders
Peppermill Village has clear boundaries. Hill Road is to the east, and Carmody Hills Drive is to the west. Seat Pleasant Drive forms the northern border. To the south, you'll find Maryland Route 214, also known as Central Avenue. This road connects to East Capitol Street in Washington, D.C. to the west. To the east, it links up with the Capital Beltway and the town of Largo.
Population and People
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas and what their backgrounds are.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 4,895 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,264 | 7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 Census Information
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Peppermill Village. The census looks at both race and ethnicity. "Hispanic/Latino" is an ethnic group, and people from this group can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 50 | 86 | 1.02% | 1.63% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4,482 | 4,254 | 91.56% | 80.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 26 | 14 | 0.53% | 0.27% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 13 | 28 | 0.27% | 0.53% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 3 | 16 | 0.06% | 0.30% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 64 | 119 | 1.31% | 2.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 257 | 745 | 5.25% | 14.15% |
| Total | 4,895 | 5,264 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Population Changes Over Time
In the 2010 census, the population of this area was 4,895 people. Before that, the census-designated place was known as "Carmody Hills-Pepper Mill Village". The community has a majority African-American population.
Schools in Peppermill Village
Students in Peppermill Village attend schools that are part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
Elementary Schools
Most of the community is zoned for Carmbody Hills Elementary School. A smaller part of Peppermill Village is zoned for Cora L. Rice Elementary School.
Middle and High Schools
All students living in Peppermill Village attend G. James Gholson Middle School. For high school, most residents go to Central High School. Some students are zoned for Fairmont Heights High School.
See also
In Spanish: Peppermill Village (Maryland) para niños
