Pleasant Grove, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pleasant Grove, Maryland
Census-designated place
I-68/US 40 at US 220 in Pleasant Grove
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Allegany
Area
• Total	1.60 sq mi (4.13 km2)
• Land	1.60 sq mi (4.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	965 ft (294 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	330
• Density	206.77/sq mi (79.84/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21502
Area code(s)	240 and 301
FIPS code	24-62100
GNIS feature ID	2583672

Pleasant Grove is a small community located in Allegany County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population information, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city would.

Exploring Pleasant Grove

Where is Pleasant Grove Located?

Pleasant Grove is found to the east of Cumberland. You can reach it by following Maryland Route 144, which is also known as Baltimore Pike. This road used to be part of the older U.S. Route 40.

The newer highway, Interstate 68, also goes through Pleasant Grove. If you are traveling on Interstate 68, you can get to the community by taking Exit 47. This exit is located at the western edge of Pleasant Grove.

How Many People Live in Pleasant Grove?

The number of people living in Pleasant Grove changes over time. According to the 2010 census, there were 353 people living there.

More recently, the 2020 census counted 330 residents in Pleasant Grove. This information helps us understand how the community's population has changed.

See also

• In Spanish: Pleasant Grove (Maryland) para niños