Pikesville, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pikesville, Maryland
Census-designated place
The entrance to Pikesville High School, located at the intersection of Labyrinth Road and Smith Avenue.
Location of Pikesville, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Baltimore
Area
• Total	12.38 sq mi (32.06 km2)
• Land	12.35 sq mi (31.99 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation	509 ft (155 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	34,168
• Density	2,766.64/sq mi (1,068.21/km2)
Demonym(s)	Pikesvillian
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	21208, 21282,21209,21215
Area code(s)	410, 443, and 667
FIPS code	24-61400
GNIS feature ID	0586509

Pikesville is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, in the United States. Pikesville is just northwest of the big city of Baltimore. It is the closest northwestern suburb to Baltimore.

In 2010, about 30,764 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 34,168. The area along Interstate 795 connects Pikesville with nearby towns like Owings Mills and Reisterstown. This region is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in Maryland.

Geography of Pikesville

Pikesville is located at 39°22′45″N 76°42′18″W / 39.37917°N 76.70500°W / 39.37917; -76.70500.

The United States Census Bureau says that Pikesville covers a total area of about 32.1 square kilometers (12.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 32.0 square kilometers (12.35 square miles), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.

Population and People

In 2010, there were 30,764 people living in Pikesville. There were also 13,642 households. This means there were about 2,490.8 people living per square mile.

The people living in Pikesville come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 77.0% of the people were White. About 14.5% were African American. Around 6.0% were Asian. A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander. About 1.6% were from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 2.7% of the population.

In 2000, about 24.1% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.25 people. The average family had 2.81 people. The median age in Pikesville was 45 years old. This means half the people were younger than 45 and half were older.

Jewish Community in Pikesville

The Jewish community in the Baltimore area has a rich history. In the past, many Jewish immigrants settled in East Baltimore. After World War II, many Jewish families and businesses moved to Pikesville. This area became a central place for the Jewish community starting in the mid-1950s.

Today, Pikesville and its nearby towns like Owings Mills and Reisterstown are still important centers for the Jewish community. You can find many large and well-known synagogues (Jewish places of worship), Jewish schools, and kosher restaurants in or near Pikesville.

History of Pikesville

Pikesville, Maryland, is named after an American soldier and explorer named Zebulon Pike (1779–1813). He was famous for exploring parts of the western United States. While many places in other states are named after Pike, Pikesville, Maryland, is unique because it's the only modern place called "Pikesville."

There was another old town named Pikesville in Kentucky, founded in 1818. It was also named after Zebulon Pike. However, to avoid confusion with Pikeville, Kentucky, that town changed its name to "Flippin, Kentucky" in 1858. Today, only a small stream called "Pike[s]ville Branch" remains to remind people of the original Pikesville in Kentucky.

Education in Pikesville

Pikesville has many schools for students of all ages. These include elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as colleges.

Public Schools

All public schools in Pikesville are part of the Baltimore County Public Schools system.

• Fort Garrison Elementary School
• Milbrook Elementary
• Bedford Elementary School
• Summit Park Elementary School
• Wellwood International School (elementary)
• Winand Elementary
• Northwest Academy of Health Sciences (Formerly Old Court Middle School)
• Pikesville Middle School
• Sudbrook Magnet Middle School
• Pikesville High School

Independent Schools

These are private schools that are not part of the public school system.

• The Park School
• Elementary School of St. Marks
• Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
• The Odyssey School
• St. Timothy's School
• Krieger Schechter Day School
• Torah Institute

Higher Education

These are colleges and seminaries for students after high school.

• Ner Israel Rabbinical College
• Maalot Baltimore: Women's Institute of Torah Seminary

Transportation in Pikesville

Pikesville has several ways to get around, including major roads and public transportation.

Roads

• Baltimore Beltway (I-695)
• Milford Mill Road
• Mount Wilson Lane
• Old Court Road
• Park Heights Avenue (MD-129)
• Reisterstown Road (MD-140)
• Seven Mile Lane
• Slade Avenue
• Smith Avenue
• Stevenson Road
• Sudbrook Lane/Road
• Brooks Robinson Drive

Public Transportation

The Baltimore Metro Subway runs through Pikesville. It has two stops in the area: Milford Mill and Old Court.

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) also has bus routes that serve Pikesville. These include routes like nos. 83 and 89 on Reisterstown Road, and others on Old Court Road, Milford Mill Road/Slade Avenue, and Smith Avenue.

Notable People from Pikesville

Many interesting people have connections to Pikesville:

• Sam Barsky, a knitting artist known for knitting sweaters of places he visits.
• David Felinton, who was once the mayor of Huntington, West Virginia.
• Michael H. Shamberg, a filmmaker and music video producer. He grew up in Pikesville.
• Robin Quivers, a well-known news anchor and co-host of The Howard Stern Show. She was born and raised in Pikesville.

See also

In Spanish: Pikesville (Maryland) para niños